Can I use human contact lens solution as eye drops for my mouse?

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Can I use this saline contact rinse solution for my mouses eye drops? It is a sterile, isotonic buffered saline solution that contains boric acid, sodium borate, potassium chloride, sodium chloride preserved with polyaminopropyl biguanide (0.00003%) and edetate disodium (0.025%). It is not a disinfectant. I was recommended to use saline, but I am not sure if these ingredients are safe. If not, do you have a recommendation? Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 11 days old

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Thank you for using Petcoach (now Boop). No, you don't want to use contact rinse. The potassium chloride, and preservatives are undesirable ingredients. You want something like this: http://www.allivet.com/p-1294-eye-wash-solution-4-oz.aspx Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Can I use human contact lens solution as eye drops for my mouse?

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