While a vet may prescribe amoxycillin (Clavamox) for an eye infection, it is unlikely; amoxycillin is usually a suspension that contains things that are not good for eyes, and administered by mouth it is unlikely to get to the eyes. Your vet will likely be able to prescribe eye drops that contain an antibiotic that is safe for your cat's eyes.
give it eye drops like the ones used for pink eye
Eye goop or an eye infection. It can require medicated cat eye drops from a veterinarian.
Eye goop or an eye infection. It can require medicated cat eye drops from a veterinarian.
What is the best way to put eye drops in a cats eye
It most likely has an eye infection
Your cat's eye may be closed due to an injury, infection, or irritation. It is important to consult a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Yes, cat eye infections can be contagious, especially if caused by a virus or bacteria. It is important to practice good hygiene and seek veterinary care to prevent the spread of infection to other cats.
Your cat may be rubbing its eye due to irritation, allergies, or an eye infection. It is important to monitor your cat's behavior and consult a veterinarian if the rubbing persists or if there are other concerning symptoms present.
Yes, it can. Any object in the eye can cause infection. What happens is the needle is probably carrying harmful bacteria that, when introduced into the body, can cause infection. You could go blind if you get an infection in the eye.
No, a cat stepping on your pillow will not directly give you pink eye. Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is typically caused by bacterial or viral infections, allergies, or irritants, not by contact with pets. However, if the cat has an infection and then comes into contact with your pillow, there is a slight chance of transferring bacteria or viruses. It's always a good idea to maintain good hygiene and clean bedding regularly.
You don't want to give your cat penicillin. If the cat has a puncture wound, it will become or already has become an abscess. That is where the wound does not heal properly from the inside out and closes over with the infection trapped inside. Take your cat into a Veterinarian to have it checked out. Normally they will clean out the abscess and put a penrose drain in it so it can continue to drain out the infection & then heal properly from the inside to the outside. The Vet will also put the cat on antibiotics, the proper ones for that type of infection.
why in the world would you even want to do that?