Is it normal for my cat's eyes to close after conjunctivitis ointment?

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My cat was diognosed with conjunctivitis in his eyes today. He was prescribed erythromycin eye ointment. He takes the medicine well but he tends to either squint his eyes or keep them closed after I administer them. They are open when we have his attention, he just keeps them closed when lounging. His attitude and everything are normal. I was just curious if this is normal since it is a thick Vaseline type substance going into his eye or if there is a bigger problem. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 11.6 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It's absolutely normal, keep doing the treatment as prescribed until the eyes improve. if you do not see enough improvement within a few days, take Bosco back to the vet in order to get them checked.

Is it normal for my cat's eyes to close after conjunctivitis ointment?

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