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Treating Pets with Eye Medications
To treat your pet's eyes with medication, try to following steps:
Gently tilt the head back so the eyes are looking at the ceiling.
Medicated Ointment:
Roll the lower eyelid out, forming a 'pocket', and place a small
amount of ointment (1/8 to ¼ inch) along the inner edge of the
eyelid. (If it seems easier, you can medicate the inner margin
of the upper lid in a similar fashion.)
The ointment will liquefy quickly, coating the surface of the
eye as the animal blinks.
Medicated drops:
Hold the dropper bottle at least one inch from the surface of
the eye and let one drop fall onto the eye. Continue to hold the
head up for about 5 - 10 seconds. Never allow the tip of the
bottle to touch the surface of the eye - the remaining contents
of the bottle could become contaminated.
The above is general veterinary information. Do not begin
any course of treatment without consulting your regular
veterinarian. All animals should be examined at least once every
12 months.
About the author:
Linda Mar Veterinary Hospital and its cat-only affiliate,
Coastal Cat Clinic, are small animal practices located in
Pacifica, California. To find a veterinarian or to learn more
about the vet clinic and our staff,
visit:[http://lindamarvet.com/]
Linda Mar Veterinary Hospital
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