Ophthalmic ointment is a type of medicine in a creamy form that is used to treat problems or infections in the eyes.
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Cyclosporine ophthalmic ointment or drops is the treatment of choice due to its efficiency at stimulating tear production, the need for fewer applications, and the lack of undesirable side effects with long term use.
If its nostrils become raw and inflamed, a
bland ophthalmic ointment and frequent cleaning of the nose with warm, wet plegets of cotton might be all that is required.
Buy some protective eye gel or
ophthalmic ointment from your veterinarian to squirt in your dog's eyes prior to getting in the tub.
When bathing your pet, you should also use eye protection in case shampoo gets into their eyes (either
sterile ophthalmic ointment or mineral oil).
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administer ophthalmic ointment, place your thumb directly below the eyelid and very gently push, which will cause the lower eyelid to pull away from the eye.
Buy 8 tubes, Receive 4 tubes FREE of PURALUBE ® Vet Ointment (
petrolatum ophthalmic ointment), VETROPOLYCIN ® (bacitracin - neomycin - polymyxin) Veterinary Ophthalmic Ointment, and VETROPOLYCIN ® HC (bacitracin - neomycin - polymyxin - hydrocortisone acetate 1 %) Veterinary Ophthalmic Ointment (no mix / match).
It is possible that Chloe has an infection, it would be best to clean around the eye and flush it (gently) with sterile saline; afterwards the application of a
canine ophthalmic ointment may help.
Your vet will likely prescribe a round of ocular antibiotics, regular twice - daily under - eye massages,
ophthalmic ointments, an eye lubricant specifically for canines, and some NSAIDs to help with pain.
Place cotton balls in the kitten's ears to keep out water and use
an ophthalmic ointment (obtain one that is safe for kittens from your veterinarian) in its eyes to prevent burning from shampoo.