? 12/9 TR Testing: Question re: tender ears & medication

[Jodey&Eddie&Blue]

Hello everyone,
Eddie is an acrokitty on Lantus. Because we have been using TR, Eddie's ears can get tender from lancet testing. The other day someone mentioned a medication they used (not Polysporin, which can be toxic to cats) but I cannot recall the name of it.

If you know the name of the medication, would you kindly post here.

 

[Chris and Checkers]

I would love to know too. If anyone has suggestions

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

If you know the name of the medication, would you kindly post here.

You are thinking of
Neosporin has recently been discovered to have a toxin not good for cats

I have read that many members use pure coconut oil, I have copied this from one of the members posts
just make sure the only ingredient is coconut oil (mine is solid at room temp and I would take an itty bitty dab and rub on his ears)
If you want to go to where it says seach and type in coconut oil you will see many members use it
@Jodey&Eddie

 

[Chris and Checkers]

Polysporin is the Canadian name, I think they are are same. So we shouldn't be using it on their ears then.

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Polysporin is the Canadian name, I think they are are same. So we shouldn't be using it on their ears then.

No

I have read that many members use pure coconut oil, I have copied this from one of the members posts
just make sure the only ingredient is coconut oil (mine is solid at room temp and I would take an itty bitty dab and rub on his ears)
If you want to go to where it says seach and type in coconut oil you will see many members use it
@Chris and Checkers

 

[Jodey&Eddie&Blue]

You are thinking of
Neosporin has recently been discovered to have a toxin not good for cats

I have read that many members use pure coconut oil, I have copied this from one of the members posts
just make sure the only ingredient is coconut oil (mine is solid at room temp and I would take an itty bitty dab and rub on his ears)
If you want to go to where it says seach and type in coconut oil you will see many members use it
@Jodey&Eddie

Hi, I've been researching the polysporin issue and have found as a rule polysporin is to be avoided.

 

[Jodey&Eddie&Blue]

Polysporin is the Canadian name, I think they are are same. So we shouldn't be using it on their ears then.

That's exactly right!

 

[Chris and Checkers]

Thanks, good to know. Will try the coconut oil.

 

[Christie & Maverick]

The issue with neosporin / polysporin is due to the antibiotic ingredient found in both called polymixin. The concern is primarily if the cat ingests it...which can happen when cats bathe themselves. If ingested in sufficient quantities it can cause a severe allergic reaction. So bottom line, best to avoid.