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My cat scratched my dog's eye. How long do I use Terramycin ointment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 13 lbs

My cat scratched my dogs eye( again) have Terramycin eye ointment know to do 3 Times a day can’t remember how long to apply.

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Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

Veterinarian

Published on November 2nd, 2017

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.

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Usually you apply enough ointment to cover about 1/4 to 1/2 of the eye and then close it so that the entire eye gets covered with the ointment. It is administered 3 to 4 times a day. Good luck!

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 10th, 2017

    You should ask the vet who recommended the treatment. It is difficult to know how to treat without examining the eye. If the eye looks better than you might be able to stop the medication and continue to monitor but you should confirm with your vet.

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