Two more cat treatment questions

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Hi Bee and all,

I took my cat to the vet this morning. Two other issues came up I

thought I would ask advice on here. My cats eyes have been subject to

inflammation and oozing off and on for a couple years now (vet

suggests it has to do with allergies and immune system weakness).I

know that hydrocortisone isn't a good route to go; yet my vet is

suggesting I use an ointment that contains that as well as

Neomycin/polymyxin B sulfates/bacitracin zinc. I've used it before on

him not knowing the problems it can create. Is there an alternative?

Would putting coconut oil in his eyes help? If so, how many times a

day? Other ideas?

The other question is about teeth cleaning. I haven't had his teeth

cleaned yet but they're not in good shape and the vet has been saying

it needs done for over a year now - that they are beyond cleaning them

other less invasive ways. He says that poor teeth can lead to

infections and then you have a real problem on your hands. My elderly

cat would have to go under a general anesthesia for this. Does my vet

have a valid point? Are there alternatives that are healthier for my cat?

Thanks for any insights,

Anita

[Guest guest]

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> Hi Bee and all,

> I took my cat to the vet this morning. Two other issues came up I

> thought I would ask advice on here. My cats eyes have been subject

to

> inflammation and oozing off and on for a couple years now (vet

> suggests it has to do with allergies and immune system weakness).I

> know that hydrocortisone isn't a good route to go; yet my vet is

> suggesting I use an ointment that contains that as well as

> Neomycin/polymyxin B sulfates/bacitracin zinc. I've used it before

on

> him not knowing the problems it can create. Is there an alternative?

> Would putting coconut oil in his eyes help? If so, how many times a

> day? Other ideas?

==>Yes, put drops of coconut oil in her eyes 2 times per day - I

don't know how many drops. My sister is a nurse and she put CO in

her dog's eyes and it completely cured the eye problems.

> The other question is about teeth cleaning. I haven't had his teeth

> cleaned yet but they're not in good shape and the vet has been

saying it needs done for over a year now - that they are beyond

cleaning them other less invasive ways. He says that poor teeth can

lead to infections and then you have a real problem on your hands. My

elderly cat would have to go under a general anesthesia for this.

Does my vet have a valid point? Are there alternatives that are

healthier for my cat?

==>No, I don't agree that anyone should have their teeth cleaned

because it damages the gums. It's crazy that dentists say they must

be cleaned and then say damaged gums is the way infection gets in.

Duh? Just feed your cat correctly and his teeth will take care of

themselves. The cats on my grandpa's farm never had their teeth

cleaned and they were extremely healthy, teeth included. But back in

those days they got lots of raw milk and ate mice and birds they

caught themselves.

Vets are also on a " make work " mission to earn more money, just like

doctors.

Bee