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Is it safe for my kitten with conjunctivitis to rub her medicated eye?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered | 2 months and 13 days old | 8.818 lbs

My kitten ,mok got conjunctivitis in her eye i already put terramycin in her eyes and she rub her eye. Is it ok to let her rub her eye?

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on October 25th, 2017

I'm glad to hear that Bubu Kitty Mok has already been to her vet to address this eye issue and start a course of terramycin. Do not allow her to rub her eye, as this could cause a corneal ulcer or abrasion in addition to her existing conjunctivitis. Put an e-collar (cone) on her until this eye issue resolves to prevent further damage to the eye. If the redness in her eye continues despite medication, she will need to go back to her vet for further evaluation. Although uncommon, terramycin can be irritating to some cats. I hope that she's feeling better soon!

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