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My kitten of a few months has an ear infection/inflamed ear. Her mother unfortunately ignored her ears when she was a baby, I use polysporin drops to help with her pain and ear wax. This time it seems to really bug her/cause her some pain & her skin
Hello, thank you for using Boop by Petco. The ear, honestly, to me does not look that bad from the photo. Of course I cannot see down into the ear canal or the ear drum without examining her in person with an otoscope so there may be something down there causing the issue. There is no way for me to tell from a photo. If she is really scratching at the ear or starts to scratch it when you touch the ear then chances are she has ear mites. People often mistake an ear mite issue with a bacterial/fungal infection but the treatments are very different. Ear mites are very common in kittens. ( https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ear-mites-otodectes-in-cats-and-dogs ) The best treatment for ear mites is Revolution topical solution that you would put on like a flea/tick drops on the back of the neck. DO NOT put it in the ear. Typically two doses 3-4 weeks apart is enough to kill all the mites and correct the issues. I would try that before attempting to put medication inside the ear canal
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I just brought my cat Max to my parents because I'm house sitting and he was rubbing at his eyes and they were watering and crusty. He has feline herpes which I guess could flare up because of the stress of a new surrounding. Is there anything I coul
Hello, and thanks for using Boop by Petco. It does sound very likely that Max is having a flare-up of feline herpes. Many cats respond favorably to a supplement of L-lysine, which can shorten herpes flare-ups. If this is something Max is prone to, I recommend keeping L-lysine on hand - you can always start the supplement prior to an anticipated stressful event to help decrease the risk of a flare-up. There are many different products out there, so you can call your vet and see what they carry, or there are also over-the-counter options such as this: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/tomlyn-l-lysine-chews Upper respiratory viruses can definitely cause some discomfort and inflammation in the eyes, but I recommend not putting anything on his eyes without consulting your veterinarian first, as some products are dangerous if there's any risk of a corneal ulcer (which can also occur secondary to upper respiratory viruses). However, if his eyes appear uncomfortable it is w
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Bought this ear cleaning solutionbut when was looking for r views online, didn't find any. My question is, is it safe for my cats? Because I don't want to mess up with my babies ears.
This product is labeled for use in cats and dogs. It should be fine to use unless Ewin has a sensitivity to any of the ingredients. You can dab a drop on the ear and monitor for redness or itching. If nothing appears after an hour or so, you can proceed to clean the ears.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Cat has had breathing problems since I’ve known her for 6 years. She’s an outdoor pet. Sometimes she is more congested and has eye discharge. She has had what I think is reverse sneeze attacks. Lately she has had trouble with her eyes and has cried w
Most likely her symptoms are from chronic herpes virus infection which will typically wax and wane. If she is an outdoor cat she may have underlying feline leukemia and/or feline immunodeficiency virus as well that is compounding the problem. Here is a link to an article about herpes virus in cats: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feline-herpesvirus-infection-or-feline-viral-rhinotracheitis The best thing you can do to help her is to put her on an immune boosting suppelment like this one: https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=135966 You can mix one packet in with her food once a day. As for the eyes, when she is having an outbreak you can use this ophthalmic gel to help soothe the eyes and make her more comfortable. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-plus-antimicrobial-pet-ophthalmic-gel
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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One of my 2 year old cats eyes weeps occasionally. This has been going on for some time. She seems in good health otherwise. Thanks
Hello. It is possible that Stella has a mild, chronic upper respiratory infection caused by a common feline herpes virus. You can try giving her a supplement containing lysine ( all major retailors will have this ), or you can discuss this with your veterinarian to see if a round of anti-viral medications will benefit Stella. This is not life-threatening & certainly something that she can live with. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on September 24th, 2025