Is It Safe To Use Antibiotic Ointment on Pets?

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Q: My cat is scratching and losing his fur around his neck where his collar is. Is it safe to apply an antibiotic ointment on his neck to help his neck heal?Q: My cat is scratching and losing his fur around his neck where his collar is. Is it safe to apply an antibiotic ointment on his neck to help his neck heal?

A: A topic antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin probably won't hurt your cat but I do not recommend that he ingests it. If the skin in that area is not infected the ointment probably wont help much. If is it infected or if your pet is suffering from allergies, your vet may be able to prescribe something that will be more effective in alleviating the itch.

Dr. Lauren Brickman Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to…

Filed Under: Allergies, Health & Home
Tags: allergies, antibiotic, neosporin, ointment, safe, scratching

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