or do i need to wash w/conventional soap as well?
2007-09-06 17:28:42 · 8 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
clarification, i just realized how that question was worded..sorry.i'm treating the cat's eyes w/antibiotic cream our vet gave us. i meant what should i clean my own hands w/once i'm done so the infection that may have gotten on my hands while applying the medicine won't spread to our other animals when i pet them.
2007-09-06 18:27:30 · update #1
The anti bacterial hand sanitizer should be enough, but if you want to be extra sure wash with soap and water first.
I always use a special anti bacterial hand wash between handling my adult cats and the foster kittens. So far none of the kittens have contracted anything that the adults may be carrying, yet are immune to.
2007-09-06 17:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by Haven_4_Animals 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you using it on yourself????
If you are then I would just wash your hands first, then use the hand sanitizer..
If you are using this on your cat I really ...really...dont think this is a good idea for the idea at all..It will infect it more, inflame it, and cause alot of damage..*I'm just making sure because some people have done this before...
The best thing to do for you cats eye is to get an eyewash and rinse her/his eye out with it atleast 3 times a day...I would also use a warm damp washcloth and clean the infected area very gently..
2007-09-06 17:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by Wakishea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The antibacterial hand sanitizer is enough, but you have to use it for 30 seconds. I am a nurse and where I work this is what we use. Squirt some on your hands and keep rubbing it until it's gone.
2007-09-07 16:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by Judy E, RN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always used soap and water when finishing up something like that, just because I felt it was a better way to be clean.
2007-09-07 14:26:12 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After treating an infection, soap and water is ok, if in doubt, a clorox and water mix will kill any germs left.
2007-09-06 17:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by smittybo20 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the time it took you to ask this question, you should have washed your hands REEEEALLY good with soap & warm water.
Now you have germs all over the keyboard.
2007-09-06 17:47:53 · answer #6 · answered by This Gurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably overkill.. just wash your hands with regular soap.
2007-09-06 17:34:21 · answer #7 · answered by lizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sanitizers just smear things around on your hands...then dry When dealing with infectious material safest avenue is soap and water. never skimp when its important, and you don't' have to.
2007-09-06 17:34:08 · answer #8 · answered by almondsarenuts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋