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Thanks for your anwser on my cat.She seems a whole lot better!(saline water and once off use of Oxylin).The online order will take a couple of days and the weekend is also at hand.I do have the following ointments apart from Terramycin:Maxitrol sterile ophthalmic ointment,Fucithalmic Viscous Eye Drops and Terra-cortil,Which can I use in the meantime?Thanks!
Hello again! The Maxitrol and the Terra-Cortil also contain steroids, so I wouldn't use these, either. However, the Fucithalmic is a decent choice for treating eye infections in cats! You can use this to treat the infection, but if you begin using it, be sure to continue using it for a full 7-10 days, and use it instead of the Terramycin. If you use the Fucithalmic for only a couple of days, you may run the risk of creating bacteria that become resistant to ophthalmic antibiotics. If you've already ordered the Terramycin, keep it on-hand in case of another infection or irritation. It's excellent to use in case of any inflammation or infection that arises.
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Jessica
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The areas in which I have gained the most experience are cat health and feral cat management/rescue. I provide supportive care to chronically ill cats, hospice care to terminally ill cats and also am involved in trap-neuter-return efforts. My specialities lie in taming feral cats and in the allopathic treatment of cats with illnesses or special needs. I also have owned Siamese, Himalayans, Abyssinians, Russian Blues, Savannahs, Bengals, Peterbalds, Don Sphynx and Oriental Shorthairs and am well-versed in cat breeds as well as cat behavior and nutrition.
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I have 15 years of extensive experience with cats ranging from breeding to medical care. My daily routine consists of caring for cats with diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney failure, feline leukemia, feline AIDS as well as feral cats. I have experience with liver patients, heart patients, feline infectious peritonitis, cancer, recovery from amputation and trauma, congenital deformities and most every disease in between. I have assisted cats giving birth and hand-nursed kittens who were neglected by their mother from 2 days old through weaning.
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