So about two weeks ago I noticed that Oliver's right eye was watery and irritated, and when I took him to the vet I was told that it was Conjunctivitis and I was given antibiotic ointment and told to administer it twice a day for a week. After diligently applying it to Oliver's eye, I stopped after the week was up and it appeared that the infection was cleared up. But recently (about 4-5 days after I stopped) the infection has come back!
I took him to the vet (again!!!!! it's become once every two weeks) and the doctor told me it has spread to BOTH of his eyes. Oliver was prescribed another antibiotic ointment (tetracycline), but I was told it was very hard to find, CVS could not fill the prescription. I was also told to wash the eye with saline solution daily and wipe away all of the goop. I am supposed to do this three times a day for 2 weeks.
Anyway! Now my roommates kitty, Adeline, has been showing symptoms of the Conjunctivitis. Should we start doing the same thing with her? I feel so bad, we were keeping them separated until we thought the infection was gone, but it came back without warning
I am really frustrated about all of this. Especially because I just adopted Oliver and I love him a lot. I hope that it goes away soon! Does anyone have any helpful advice for dealing with infection?
I took him to the vet (again!!!!! it's become once every two weeks) and the doctor told me it has spread to BOTH of his eyes. Oliver was prescribed another antibiotic ointment (tetracycline), but I was told it was very hard to find, CVS could not fill the prescription. I was also told to wash the eye with saline solution daily and wipe away all of the goop. I am supposed to do this three times a day for 2 weeks.
Anyway! Now my roommates kitty, Adeline, has been showing symptoms of the Conjunctivitis. Should we start doing the same thing with her? I feel so bad, we were keeping them separated until we thought the infection was gone, but it came back without warning
I am really frustrated about all of this. Especially because I just adopted Oliver and I love him a lot. I hope that it goes away soon! Does anyone have any helpful advice for dealing with infection?