My 3-week-old kitten has swollen eyes. Is Tobradex safe to use?

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Is Tobradex safe to use on 3 weeks old kittens with swallen eyes? How many times a day if so ? What about Apisal saline eye drops , could we use a combination of both ( first sterilize with Apisal) then treat with Tobradex? Or is safer to use refresh plus eye drops no preservatives instead ? Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 8 months old

Lotus Altholtz · Accepted Answer

The dexamethasone steroid in Tobradex could worsen the eye condition if Habla also has a corneal scratch or ulceration. Tobramycin opththalmic antibiotic drops without the dex would be much better to give three times a day for 7 days if you are not able to take her to a vet for a fluorescein stain to rule out a corneal scratch or ulcer. If the eyes are swollen because of conjunctivitis (a bacterial eye infection) and especially if there is also ocular discharge, Apisal or Refresh saline drops alone will likely not clear the infection. Good luck!

My 3-week-old kitten has swollen eyes. Is Tobradex safe to use?

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