***Note: I am not a DVM — I’m just a cat person.Â? This means that I’m not responsible if your cat gets sick.***
The most popular search string on my site is neosporin cats so… I thought I’d clear something up.
YOU CAN PUT NEOSPORIN ON SUPERFICIAL CAT WOUNDS.
Obviously, you don’t want to glob it on or put it in a place where your fluffball will lick it.Â? (Keep the cat’s tongue away from the area for about 5 minutes — it’s sufficient time for the area to dry.)
If your cat does have a wound and the area gets tender or swells or the cat is acting more lethargic than usual (you’ll have to judge this one for yourself), get thee and thy feline to a vet!!!! Â? This is also what you should do if said swelled-up spot ruptures because you don’t want your kitty to get more infected.
OK… I have cleared this up.Â? Now stop googling me!!!
After $600.+ and a harrowing weekend at the emergency vets, I have learned that there is a slim chance of allergic reaction to neosporin.
My cat began vomitting, panting and drooling and then went into shock.
The vet told me that this is very rare and they had never seen it before but had read about it. Just a heads-up, there is always a risk.
… heh. I get the strangest referrals to my site too (on totally different subjects). Thanks for clearing it up though, I was wondering if Neosporin was generally OK to use as a topical treatment for a cat with FAD, and now I know 😉