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My cat scratched my dog's eye. How long do I use Terramycin ointment?
Whenever there is an injury to the eye it is very important to have your vet examine the eye to see if there is an abrasion or possibly even a rupture of the cornea. If this is the case, treatment options are very different as is the prognosis of saving the eye. If the Terramycin was from a previous injury it may or may not be appropriate to use this time. Also, if it has been more than 30 days since it was last used it should be discarded. Since the eye is such a delicate structure, I strongly recommend you take Thumper to your veterinarian for an examination.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My outdoor cat's eye is tearing with pus. What medicine can I use?
If there is pus, then there is probably an infection/conjunctivitis. You can try Terramycin eye ointment. It is the only one that does not require a prescription. We are not allowed to write prescriptions over the internet for animals we have never examined - it's against the law. So, try this twice a day for 5-7 days and if it doesn't help she will need to see a vet. https://www.jefferspet.com/products/terramycin-eye-ointment
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My rabbit needs medicine. Can Petco help with a prescription?
\unfortunately we cannot prescribe any medications through this service. your rabbit seems to be suffering from a blocked tear duct, probably due to an upper respiratory infection (pasteurelosis), you need to take him to the vet as he needs a course of antibiotics, he will also likely need to have his tear duct deblocked/flushed under a very short general anesthesia.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My cat's eyes are runny. Should I use Terramycin or see a vet?
Terramycin is an antibiotic that can be used for bacterial conjunctivitis. But runny eyes doesn’t mean infection. I would have Penelope examined by a vet to determine the cause to start an appropriate treatment.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Dog eye ulcer not healing with Vetropolycin? Switched to Terramycin.
Hello. When an infection or lesion has been treated for a time & it has not totally cleared up, it is always a good idea to switch to another medication. Vetropolycin is a triple antibiotic containing Bacitracin, Polymyxin & Neomycin & is generally prescribed for conjunctivitis. Terramycin contains oxytetracycline which is a bit more broad spectrum & is indicated in treating not only conjunctivitis, but other ocular conditions including corneal ulcers. Some ulcers do indeed heal very quickly, but sometimes we do run into a stubborn one. As long as the ulcer seems to be resolving, continue the medication & do make sure you have your veterinarian recheck the eye in about a week. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025