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boric acid for eye glop?
was told to use, Rudy has been brown junk in the corner of one eye
(nearest his nose) it's not runny, have been cleaning it off with damp warm cotton pad.....friend told me that was a receptionist at a Vet's office 2 cups boiling water and 1/2 t. boric acid, cool...use damp cotton pad or ball to clean it off with. said the vet used too I've used boric acid for many things and as a kid it was used for a wash for eyes too yup, can't afford a vet...but when we got them some how didn't figure my husband would die is there something else I can use at home? Moe hasn't gotten it, phew I've made up the solution...too hot right now to use also when u wipe their eyes, which direction should I go? have been wiping toward the nose, thinking not to spread it any further or is there a better way?? ensoul There's beauty in the silver singing river, There's beauty in the sunrise in the sky, But none of these and nothing else can match the beauty, That I remember in my true love's eyes ~Bob Dylan |
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boric acid for eye glop?
On Mon 27 Aug 2007 08:02:35p, ensoul wrote in
rec.pets.cats.health+behav news:1188259355.004907.125460 @r34g2000hsd.googlegroups.com: also when u wipe their eyes, which direction should I go? have been wiping toward the nose, thinking not to spread it any further or is there a better way?? I know it's a hardship when faced with bills you can't afford, especially with what you've gone through, but I don't think it's a good idea to do anything to a cats eyes without a vet taking a look first. You will feel horrible if you end up causing blindness. I googled boric acid and cats eyes because the whole idea of it horrified me, but to my surprise many results came back with people using it to de-stain persian show cats eyes when at a show. This tells me it does nothing at all for any infection, but is cosmetic only. I seriously doubt it's going to help Rudy's problem. I wouldn't use anything other than warm water on clean cotton balls or better yet, sterile gauze. If it is chronic, it's likely something viral like the feline herpes virus. That is easily taken care of by mixing some l-lysine in the food, but again, I'd rather a vet verify that it is viral and not an injury. Good luck, and again, you will feel really horrible if you end up causing blindness because of the home treatment. Especially if it's something that can be cleared up medically rather than doing something that helps nothing and can make things worse if left untreated. -- Cheryl |
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boric acid for eye glop?
You didn't say how often the brown gook accumulates in the corner of the
eye. If it's just once a day you have to remove the stuff then I'd just use a warm damp washcloth or other soft cloth to remove it and not worry too much about it. If the eye or eyes start weeping or there is any puss or sneezing then it's time to consult the vet as no home remedies will do much for that other then adding Lysine to their food as was already mentioned. The lysine is only effective in controlling a herpes viral infection however and won't do skippy if the problem is bacterial. I understand your changed financial circumstances as a result of losing your husband. Mine passed away in April. However, when you ask for an opinion in a newsgroup where none of us can see the cat the advice will always include a vet visit. Wendy "ensoul" wrote in message oups.com... was told to use, Rudy has been brown junk in the corner of one eye (nearest his nose) it's not runny, have been cleaning it off with damp warm cotton pad.....friend told me that was a receptionist at a Vet's office 2 cups boiling water and 1/2 t. boric acid, cool...use damp cotton pad or ball to clean it off with. said the vet used too I've used boric acid for many things and as a kid it was used for a wash for eyes too yup, can't afford a vet...but when we got them some how didn't figure my husband would die is there something else I can use at home? Moe hasn't gotten it, phew I've made up the solution...too hot right now to use also when u wipe their eyes, which direction should I go? have been wiping toward the nose, thinking not to spread it any further or is there a better way?? ensoul There's beauty in the silver singing river, There's beauty in the sunrise in the sky, But none of these and nothing else can match the beauty, That I remember in my true love's eyes ~Bob Dylan |
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boric acid for eye glop?
On Aug 27, 8:48 pm, "Wendy" wrote:
You didn't say how often the brown gook accumulates in the corner of the eye. If it's just once a day you have to remove the stuff then I'd just use a warm damp washcloth or other soft cloth to remove it and not worry too much about it. If the eye or eyes start weeping or there is any puss or sneezing then it's time to consult the vet as no home remedies will do much for that other then adding Lysine to their food as was already mentioned. The lysine is only effective in controlling a herpes viral infection however and won't do skippy if the problem is bacterial. Wendy is right on here. Cats, like people, have minor daily discharge from their eyes. If it's just a small amount every day or two, I just use a soft Kleenex to remove it. You'll notice other symptoms if it's bacterial: squinting, pus, weepy eyes, sneezing, possibly acting lethargic. Wendy's right--a vet trip would be in order if this is the case. I'm sorrry about your money/late husband situation. If you need to see a vet, try calling your local humane society. Many offer low- cost basic services. |
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