Can I use human eye drops like Systane for my cat's eye problem?

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  Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 23rd, 2018

  Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! No, I wouldn't use a human lubricating eye drop in a cats eye. Cats do not classically get dry eye. Most of their eye issues are viral or bacterial related. Cats are very sensitive to medications, including eye drops. Leo needs a diagnosis and the appropriate drop for his eye. I wish Leo the best!

  

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  Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 30th, 2019

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would not use any product that wasn’t prescribed by a veterinarian, especially in the eyes. If Kat is having an eye issue, I recommend taking her to a vet for a close look and proper pet medications. Human medications can sometimes make pets worse and without knowing what is going on, I would wait and see a vet. Good luck and kisses to Kat!

  

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  Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on December 20th, 2018

  Please do not put any eye drops into your cat's eyes unless your veterinarian directs you to do so. The eyes are very sensitive organs, and even the slightest bacterial contamination introduced by an ointment or drops can compromise your cat's eye sight. If your kitty has problems with its eyes, you need to take her to your veterinarian for an exam.

  

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  Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on March 10th, 2019

  Another type of human eye drops with prednisolone would be better as, if there is a corneal ulceration, this would be contraindicated. Antibiotic only eye drops would be safer and effective (like eye drops chloramphenicol 0.5%).

  

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