Okay, so my cat, Mittens, had this nasty eye thing going on. It was all red and weepy, and she kept pawing at it. I was seriously worried, so I took her to the vet.
The Vet Visit
The vet took one look and said it looked like conjunctivitis, basically a kitty pink eye. He prescribed ofloxacin ophthalmic drops. He showed me how to put them in, but let me tell you, it’s a whole different ballgame when you’re doing it at home.
The First Attempt: Operation Get Drops in Kitty’s Eye
- Step 1: The Sneak Attack. I thought I could just casually walk up to Mittens and pop the drops in. Nope. She saw me coming a mile away and bolted.
- Step 2: The Towel Burrito. My vet suggested wrapping her in a towel like a little burrito. This actually worked… sort of. I got her wrapped, but she was squirming like crazy.
- Step 3: The Drop. Okay, here’s the tricky part. I had to hold her head still, gently pull down her lower eyelid, and get the drop in without poking her in the eye. It felt like I needed three hands.
The first few times were a disaster. Drops went everywhere, Mittens was not happy, and I felt like a terrible cat mom. But, I kept at it. Slowly is the name of game.
Getting Better (Both of Us)
After a few days, I got the hang of it. Here’s what I learned:
- Warm the Drops: I put the bottle in my pocket for a few minutes to warm it up. Cold drops are a shock!
- Treats are Your Friend: I gave Mittens a treat after each dose. Positive reinforcement, you know?
- Be Patient: It’s not going to be perfect. Just do your best, and don’t get discouraged.
It was a lot easier doing after the initial struggle. I do my best to comfort her.
The Result
After a week of using the drops, Mittens’s eye was SO much better. The redness was gone, the weeping stopped, and she was back to her old self. I’m so glad I stuck with it, even though it was tough at first. Ofloxacin totally worked! Now that she’s better, she doesn’t run away from me.
