YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community - View Single Post

ForeverPiper · 03-10-2007, 08:31 AM

Good morning and welcome to YT.

Vetropolycin is a triple antibiotic ophthalmic ointment used to treat superficial bacterial infections of the eyelid and conjunctiva, the mucous membrane on the inner surface of the eyelid. From what I know, you should make sure to keep the applicator tip from becoming contaminated, maybe clean it off with some alchohol after each use. Also, be careful when you apply the ointment to the cornea, as you don't want to scratch it. Definately a two person job. If you see no improvement within 3-4 days, take your pup back to the vet.

Good luck, and when your baby is feeling better take some pictures to post here and introduce him. We'd love to meet him!

03-10-2007, 08:31 AM	#4
ForeverPiper Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somerville, New Jersey, USA Posts: 42	Good morning and welcome to YT. Vetropolycin is a triple antibiotic ophthalmic ointment used to treat superficial bacterial infections of the eyelid and conjunctiva, the mucous membrane on the inner surface of the eyelid. From what I know, you should make sure to keep the applicator tip from becoming contaminated, maybe clean it off with some alchohol after each use. Also, be careful when you apply the ointment to the cornea, as you don't want to scratch it. Definately a two person job. If you see no improvement within 3-4 days, take your pup back to the vet. Good luck, and when your baby is feeling better take some pictures to post here and introduce him. We'd love to meet him! __________________ Karen, "Mom" to Libby, my Golden Girl, and "Nanny" to Piper, who left us much too soon.