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My puppy has a bad eye infection. Can I use antibiotic cream?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 16 days old

My puppy has a bad eye infection. Will putting some antibiotic cream on them help

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 14th, 2019

The only thing that’s safe to use is an antibiotic ointment prescribed by the vet. You will need to take Daisy into the vet immediately if she has a bad eye infection. Leaving this untreated can lead to vision loss.

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