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My cat licked Epi-Otic ear cleaner and got it in eyes. Is it safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 9 lbs

Hi, was cleaning my cats ears with the epiOtic ear cleanser solution by Virbac. And the solution spilled every where. My cat might have licked a little while cleaning himself up and might have gotten it into his eyes.. should I be concerned ?

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on August 12th, 2021

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Epi-Otic is not dangerous when licked or ingested. However, if it got into Ballball eyes and if he is showing signs of discomfort (rubbing on the eye, squinting) the eye should be rinsed with clean, fresh water.

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