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I would HIGHLY advise against it. Human medicine is made for humans. Cats are much smaller than humans, so giving a cat human medicine can easily lead to an overdose which can ultimately kill the cat. If your cat needs treatment, take it to a vet where they can prescribe medicine that is safe to use on your cat.
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∙ 9y agoAlthough it is never recommended that you use human medication on a pet, human antiseptic can be easily used on a superficial wound your cat has sustained.
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What is the correct use of a topical antibiotic?
For the topical antibiotic to work best, it should be used only to prevent infection in a fresh wound, not to treat an infection that has already started.
Is antibiotic spray safe for cats?
Unless it is medicine given to you by a vet, then no. Human medicine is made for humans. Cats are much smaller than humans, so giving a cat human medicine can easily lead to an overdose which can ultimately kill the cat. If your cat needs treatment, take it to a vet where they can prescribe medicine that is safe to use on your cat.
Can you use human medicine for my cat?
No, you cannot use human medicine for your cat. It could possibly kill your cat if you do.
Can you use triple antibiotic cream on a dogs cut?
Yes. That stuff works wonders. We have used on cat also after scuffles with neighbor cat.
How can you use the word topical in a sentence?
Does he or she use topical sentences topical is an adjective meaning local topical treatment of medication, applied at a particular area. (see hyperlink in discussion menu)
Can you use antibiotic ointment on cats?
Unless it is medicine given to you by a vet, then no. Human medicine is made for humans. Cats are much smaller than humans, so giving a cat human medicine can easily lead to an overdose which can ultimately kill the cat. If your cat needs treatment, take it to a vet where they can prescribe medicine that is safe to use on your cat. As long as you make sure that they won't lick it off, then you can use a suitable amount on a small wound at home. I put some on our outside cat when he had a wound, and it worked just fine and he was great. It comes off on stuff when they rub though, so you might want to put some sort of bandage on there too.
If a cat licks topic medicine will she get sick?
I am assuming you meant "topical medicine" not "topic medicine." For those who may not know what is meant by a "topical medicine" - it is a medicine which is applied to the exterior of a cat (or a human or dog, etc.) The opposite of topical is "systemic." Systemic refers to inside the cat or in the cat's systems. An example of a systemic medicine is a pill which you would give to your cat to swallow. There are some topical medicines which can be applied to one part of the cat but not to another. For example, there might be a medicine that you can put on a cut or scratch but not on the cat's eye. Whether or not is is safe to apply a topical medicine to any part of your cat depends upon the medicine and where you are going to apply it. One rule to follow when putting any medicine on your cat is: Anything that goes on a cat will go into the cat. That means that if you put something on your cat, they will very likely lick it and thus it will go inside of them - thus a topically applied medicine will become a systemic medicine because the cat licks it and perhaps swallows it or it is absorbed by the tissues in the cat's mouth. Some topical medications may be dangerous if the cat takes them systemically. Even if the medicine is safe to put on the cat it might not be safe if the cat were to lick it and take it internally. Such medications would not be used on a cat or would only be used if an Elizabethan collar was used to prevent the cat licking the area to which the topical medication was applied. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabethan_collar Be aware that Elizabethan collars do not always prevent a cat from licking a wound. Sometimes they are able to reach the area even with the collar and sometimes they can get the collars off. Always check with a vet before putting any type of medicine on your cat that your vet has not given to you for that purpose. As to one particular medication - it is okay to put Neosporin on a cut or scratch as long as the cut or scratch is not a really deep one. Neosporin is safe but Neosporin Plus is not safe to use on your cat. However, you should always check with your vet when your cat is injured.
What is halquinol and in which countries is it banned for poultry use?
As far as I know halquinol is banned for poultry use in Astrilia and America.What's more halquinol a topical hydroxyquinoline antibiotic and amebicide, but also used orally in calves to treat diarrhea.I hope it is useful for you.
Did hello kitty use to be a human?
no, she has always been a cat
Can you use human hair to get rid of moles from a yard?
No. Get a cat.
Is hydrocortizone cream for topical use only?
Yes, hydrocortizone cream is for topical (external) use only.
A cat has a cold can he be given any type of human medications?
NO. The chemicals we use for our medications will kill your cat!
