2007-03-21 15:22:07 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Talk to your vet before you do anything. I don't know if it has the same effect on animals as it does on humans. You can probably find something in the stores for it.
2007-03-21 15:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately 'Visine' is now a brand name for several different products; some are safer (and more helpful) than others for certain uses in animals. In any event, a crust suggests an infection, which means you need eye meds with an antibiotic; nothing you can buy over the counter matches that description.
For now, use plain artificial tears to make your cat a little more comfortable, then check with your vet to get the right kind of meds for the problem.
2007-03-21 22:42:02 · answer #2 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately NOT!!!! Never use any human product on a pet without consulting your veterinarian! Eyes are very sensitive. Use a wet warm cloth to dab the eye clean until you can contact your vet. It could just be a common eye cold however it could be an infection. If it is an infection you are definately going to cause more harm than good by using visine. If its infected you will have to start a round of antibiotics and eyedrops dispenced by your veterinarian. Both of which are very inexpensive.
2007-03-21 22:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by melz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would not try ........ sounds like it is allergy and visine could be harmful to sight and painful to area
contact your vet or local animal shelter for advice
Most people products are NOT advised for animals.
2007-03-21 22:25:56 · answer #4 · answered by Marsha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I would. They sell cat eye whipes for that though at most pet stores.
A Cat's eyes generally won't be bothered by it because their eyes are not as sensitive as ours, they have a natural lubricant stronger than that of a human eye.
2007-03-21 22:25:09 · answer #5 · answered by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take the cat to a vet for a checkup, it could have herpes (one or both eyes) or chlamydia (usually only the left eye in this case) or another respiratory condition. There could also be an underlying condition such as feline AIDS (FIV) or Leukemia (FeLv)
2007-03-22 09:49:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what? Its safer to wipe or wash your kittie's eyes with warm water with a tuny pinch of ordinary salt dissolved in it. The salt will inhibit bacteria growth. This is all I do when my cats' eyes seem irritated by something.
2007-03-21 23:51:40 · answer #7 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No don't do anything that may harm the cat just take it to the vet and ask first. Maybe you could allow the veterinarian to do what needs to be done.
2007-03-21 22:30:36 · answer #8 · answered by Valencia S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, seriously, don't ever give animals medicine intended for humans or vice versa. ASK A VET, PLEASE. Who knows, you could get bacteria in their eyes, they could have a special pH balance in their tears or something, they could have weird reactions to certain chemicals, who knows? Just don't do it. And thank you for asking before doing, you aren't as stupid as some people seem to think you are.
2007-03-21 22:29:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anniekd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, use a warm wet rag and call your vet for alternative ways to take care of your pets eye.
2007-03-21 22:27:18 · answer #10 · answered by nuttymomof62004 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋