Topic: Darwin has a poorly eye....infection seems cleared; safe to stop eye drops? (Read 4534 times)

JackSpratt · « **Reply #26 on:** September 30, 2010, 18:03:46 PM »

Just been sent photos by my friend this afternoon. Astryd playing, Sage in her basket and Darwin studying her camera phone - it's a close up and I'm pleased to say his eyes look fine.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #25 on:** September 28, 2010, 22:24:51 PM »

Those eye drops I used to use with Kocka when her eyes flared up and one dose and she was OK................no problems after that.

My vet knew about this and was with his approval.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #24 on:** September 28, 2010, 21:30:08 PM »

Yep, too late....I stopped about a day before the fifth day of treatment and am actually not at home at the moment, but my friend is living with the cats and mini zoo.

Darwins eye still looked fine the morning I left and I had a cuddle with all three cats before going; I'm missing them loads!

Fire Fox · « **Reply #23 on:** September 26, 2010, 18:31:39 PM »

I am probably a little late in replying, but you should complete the course with all antibiotics. The few days when the patient is asymptomatic are mopping up the last few bugs, also gives the eye time to heal if there is any damage from the bacterial infection. Stopping antibiotics too early leaves the eye vulnerable to opportunist infection and/ or resistant strains of bacteria.

How many days did the vet advise? My pharmacy is seriously rusty but I don't recall (human) patients having long courses ... perhaps five days? Two days after the infection cleared?

JackSpratt · « **Reply #22 on:** September 22, 2010, 22:27:56 PM »

Darwins eyes seem completely recovered; do I continue treatment with the fucithalmic? (He hates it with a passion.....)

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #21 on:** September 19, 2010, 11:04:29 AM »

I've never used Metacam for eye issues. Glad it doesn't seem to bother him too much JS, and good luck with the Fusithalmic - I have only ever used it twice a day

Angiew · « **Reply #20 on:** September 19, 2010, 10:57:55 AM »

When Dawn has a bad eye she was given a jab and I was told to use metacam as I do have an unopened one here. However, I didn't use it and she was fine without.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #19 on:** September 19, 2010, 10:47:16 AM »

I'm no vet JS but, having had experience of gunky cat eyes with Tom over the years and used fucithalmic cream, I don't recall having metacam prescribed.

This could however be for all sorts of reasons e.g. the old style metacam was for dogs only and had to be very careful about dosage and maybe Darwin's eye looked very sore when he was at vet and metacam jab helped to reduce inflammation? If vet did not specifically prescribe follow up metacam drops and Darwin's eye has since improved, I wouldn't be giving anymore metacam atm.............. for what that's worth.....

I certainly agree about being very careful that anything administered to the eye should well inside use by date. Per NOAH:

"Shelf life after first opening of the tube: 1 month. After opening the tube for the first time add 1 month to calculate the date on which any product remaining in the tube should be discarded. This discard date should be written in the space provided on the carton"

cazzer · « **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2010, 10:29:59 AM »

poor lad hope he fells better soon

JackSpratt · « **Reply #17 on:** September 19, 2010, 10:26:15 AM »

I actually said I wasn't comfortable giving him the metacam with any frequency to the vet nurse on the reception. You don't think I'm being overly paranoid? He really doesn't seem bothered by it; he's himself in every aspect apart from discomfort with the squinty eye issue, which is already looking a little better.

I told the vet I had some fucithalmic already and he decided to try and save me some money, but I felt a new tube was necessary as I can't remember when it was opened and don't like the idea of risking something being out of date that goes directly in to Darwins eye!

(As an aside, although I like this vet as a person I try and see any of the other vets as I feel he should've retired years ago. He's more geared towards bovine treatment and due to that can be very abrupt; not good for a softie like me.....

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Rosella moggy · « **Reply #16 on:** September 19, 2010, 10:17:06 AM »

As an NSAID (anti inflammatory) perhaps the Metacam will just help to prevent inflammation whilst the eye cream gets a chance to work? It's not really something that I like to give unless there's a good reason tbh and I'd think twice if he seems to be in no discomfort.

Sending a few

to young Darwin if he stops still long enough to administer that is

JackSpratt · « **Reply #15 on:** September 19, 2010, 10:05:09 AM »

The vets are open for a whole hour today Mark, so it would be a mad dash.....and I think they'd charge me more for using the "Sunday service." In all honesty he genuinely doesn't seem to BE in much pain - judging by the "slippery pig wrestle" he's just exhibited as I tried to administer the fucithalmic.

(Note to self: MUST have small cat blanket to hand for drop administering.....)

He isn't acting any different at all, just has a slightly sore looking eye that has tiny traces of goop in it when he's been asleep.

Janeyk · « **Reply #14 on:** September 19, 2010, 09:58:35 AM »

Poor Darwin, hopefully the meds will help his eye now, good to hear he seems well on himself though

Mark · « **Reply #13 on:** September 19, 2010, 08:15:22 AM »

If it was Jan 2009 I wouldn't use it, but Jan 2010 might be OK. I spoke to our practice manager about Metacam and she said it loses its effectiveness over time. Is there no way of getting some today? - a small Metacam is only about £3 - it doesn't help with infection - it is for the pain, by the time somebody posted some to you, he will probably be over the worst of it as Fucithalmic works quickly.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #12 on:** September 19, 2010, 01:29:40 AM »

Ahhhh poor little Darwin .... sending lots of love and snuggles and hope he gets well soon

JackSpratt · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2010, 23:05:16 PM »

Altered the title as I was told to give him metacam to help fight the infection and knew I had some at home. Just checked and it was prescribed January last year; it says it's shelf life after opening is six months so am not sure if it's safe (or effective) to use.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2010, 21:06:32 PM »

Me too. He's still bombing around like a loon and eating happily so not too affected....although he HATED going to the vet; he was physically shaking.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2010, 20:23:20 PM »

Poor baby

Hope it clears up quickly for him

JackSpratt · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2010, 19:10:46 PM »

Darwin's been to the vet. The vet is fairly convinced that the eye issue is conjunctivitis, and Darwin has Chlamydia.

He's been given a metacam jab and I've been told to give him a few drops a day for a few days. I also have to administer Fucithalmic twice a day for around a week. (He said as many times a day as possible, but that's a bit vague for me. If anyone has any advice I'd appreciate it.)

He told me not to worry as it's a common infection in cats. Clearly, I'm still worried, but trying not to go overboard.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2010, 10:35:48 AM »

Just called the nice lady who gives me a lift...she's provisionally booked. (Has visitors so obviously don't want to cause issue with her plans.)

Any lottery wins gratefully received at present....

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #6 on:** September 18, 2010, 01:45:47 AM »

Think you should get it checked by vet cos eyes can be so easily hurt

JackSpratt · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2010, 20:55:21 PM »

I was planning on making sure overnight and taking him tomorrow afternoon if necessary. I tend to panic alarming amounts rather than rationalising, so am trying to be less neurotic. Don't worry, Mark if he doesn't look improved tomorrow the poor lad will be going for a check.

Mark · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2010, 20:45:59 PM »

I would be straight to the vet. They can put a dye on it to check for any damage.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2010, 20:38:13 PM »

I can't see anything, but to be honest he's mostly keeping his eye shut. When he opens it, he doesn't keep it open long and it looks sore.

He isn't off his food or his jaunts and has just attacked my hand (unprovoked I might add) so is his usual self. Does this sound like what happens with Tess?

Have been bathing it with chamomile tea as I remember Teresa saying it was good for sore eyes. He hates me for it and I have to keep bribing him to stay still with dentabits.

PS: Will ensure Padster snoozle on Sirs return.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2010, 20:33:47 PM »

Any signs of a grass haulm JS - the husk of a grass seed?

Sometimes at this time of year when the seed heads are still hanging on to the grass, they can scratch the surface of the eye. If his third eye isn't showing, then this would seem a possible explanation, especially if there's nothing visible in the eye itself. Tess sometimes gets them (she loves to nose about in the long grass)

Sending Darwin a snoozle from his Unkel Paddy.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2010, 20:13:41 PM »

Nothing else seems to be bothering him. It's bloodshot and sore looking.

Not sure what to do for the best; advice is really appreciated.

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