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Feline Basic Health
Feline Vaccinations
Behaviour
Your Senior Cat
Feline Eye Care
Your Cat's Eye
Eye Tests
Conditions & Symptoms
Administer Eye Drops
Apply Eye Ointment
Feline Ear Care
Feline Diabetes
Feline Osteoarthritis
Dental Care
Medicating Your Cat
Pre/Post Operation
Household Dangers
Travel Preparation
Ticks and Fleas

Feline Eye Care

How to Apply Eye Ointment

  • Remove any discharge from around the eye with a cotton ball moistened with warm water.
  • Hold your cat sideways on your lap or place him/her on a table at a comfortable height (you may want someone to help restrain your cat if you choose the second option).
  • Check the instructions on the tube for dosage.
  • Gently pull back upper and lower eyelids.
  • Hold the tube parallel to the lower eyelid, squeeze out the ointment onto the edge of the eyelid. 
  • Massage upper and lower eyelids together to spread the medication.
  • Release the head and let your cat blink.
How to Apply Eye Ointment

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