Specifically an 8 week old kitten. He is developing rough, dry, flaky patches on his front legs and I'm very concerned. I want to get him to a vet ASAP but wondered if I could try Neosporin on the patches for today.
2007-08-03 17:41:36 · 9 answers · asked by Tuvie 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I asked my vet about this when I brought my kitten in today. It is perfectly safe to use it, and helped smooth his rough patches, but he does have ringworm and is being given the proper treatment for it- don't worry about that.
2007-08-04 03:58:52 · update #1
It won't hurt him,but it sounds like it could be ringworm or a fatty acid deficiency.
2007-08-03 17:50:49 · answer #1 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but Neosporin alone might not help. the poor cat may have the onset of dermatitus or mange, and Neosporin is not exactly the best remedy for mange. Go ahead and rub some on - the only big concern is that the kitten will promptly lick it all off and throw it all up.
If you can, try washing the legs in a sink with water and dishsoap - something mild like ivory or palmolive if you got it, then rub the baby dry, let it lick itself dry, and then rub in the neosporin. Then try to get the kitty to relax and settle down without any more licking - you can try to wrap the legs with strips of cotton cloth to prevent kitty from licking it. The important thing is not to let kitty lick the neosporin or it won't work.
Good luck, what ever you try.
2007-08-03 17:55:56 · answer #2 · answered by enn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neosporin can harm the kitten if it ingests it- neosporin is for external use only. You can try using pure vitamin e oil on the patches of skin. It the oil is pure it should not cause any harm to the kitten since pure non-synthetic vitamin e oil is ingestable. I had rescued several kittens over the years and have picked up some that have had skin problems, rashes, and gashes. I use the oil (a little bit on a swab of cotton) and it's worked every time.
2007-08-03 17:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by smeelola 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not safe to rub neosporin on your kitty. You see he will lick it off and that can make him ill. It's best to let the vet check it out for you and give you the proper treatment or ointment.
2007-08-03 17:52:55 · answer #4 · answered by catlady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is safe to use neosporin, but I say, since you really don't know what it is, wait until you see the vet.
2007-08-03 17:44:08 · answer #5 · answered by krazycatlady420 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are not human although sometimes we all feel like they are. Let your vet give you medicine for your cat. Dosage is much different for our furry friends then for us. Only use what the vet says to use. Hope your kitty feels better soon
2007-08-03 17:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by Steven C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try it, but first put him in one of those Elizabethan collars to prevent him from licking it off.
2007-08-03 17:50:29 · answer #7 · answered by rainbeauclown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, as the cat might lick it
2007-08-03 17:49:38 · answer #8 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, never use any products without vetinary advice
2007-08-03 18:07:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if its where he can lick it off
2007-08-03 17:48:08 · answer #10 · answered by sarah r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋