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Is it safe to use germaline on a cat?

  • 30-06-2011 04:06PM
    #1
    Susannahmia
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    One of my cats has a cut on the back of her neck. It's not deep but I'm concerned it might get infected. Would a small bit of germaline be ok to use on her seeing as its on the back of her neck where she can't lick it off etc?


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  • #2
    sambuka41
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    I've used it before, I said it to vet the last time i was in and they said its fine. If its a bite thought your wasting your time it will get infected but if its just a little cut then it might help. :)


  • #3
    Justask
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    If your close to a vet drop down and get pink solution. U dont need an pet with you to get it.

    Every pet owner should have a bottle of this in there home..:)


  • #4
    Themadhouse
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    Honey or waleda nappy cream is good too if it's not a very bad cut.


  • #5
    anniehoo
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    Justask wrote: »
    pink solution...:)
    Hibiscrub ;)


  • #6
    Justask
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    anniehoo wrote: »
    Hibiscrub ;)

    Always known it as the pink solution :rolleyes:


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  • #7
    boomerang
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    Don't know about germoline but savlon is definitely toxic to cats.


  • #8
    Susannahmia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,229 ✭✭✭Susannahmia


    I'm actually bringing the pup to the vet tomorrow anyways so I will ask about the Hibiscrub/pink solution. Thanks! :)


  • #9
    JustAThought
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    I use savlon on my dog! If that's any helpp!
    She has an iffy stomach and it never makes her sick when she licks it off!!!


  • #10
    Susannahmia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,229 ✭✭✭Susannahmia


    boomerang wrote: »
    Don't know about germoline but savlon is definitely toxic to cats.
    JustAThought wrote: »
    I use savlon on my dog! If that's any helpp!
    She has an iffy stomach and it never makes her sick when she licks it off!!!

    Might not be a good idea!


  • #11
    Lawrence1895
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    Savlon? I disinfect toilets and sinks with that stuff, but treating an animals wound? Never ever.

    Hibiscrub is grand though, I got it a few weeks ago from my vet, when my cat walked into broken glass.


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  • #12
    sambuka41
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    Lars1916 wrote: »
    Savlon? I disinfect toilets and sinks with that stuff, but treating an animals wound? Never ever.

    There is a savlon antiseptic cream,if people are using it I'd say thats what they are using. I wonder what in it is toxic?


  • #13
    Susannahmia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,229 ✭✭✭Susannahmia


    So the vet said they use the hibiscrub themselves but they don't sell it.:( Will check the pharmacy tomorrow.


  • #14
    Justask
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    Susannahmia wrote: »
    So the vet said they use the hibiscrub themselves but they don't sell it.:( Will check the pharmacy tomorrow.


    Really :confused: What part of the country are you in?

    Surely he could of given you some from his supply. most vet stock it so I wouldnt say you will have trouble getting some.

    Hope his neck is ok now :)


  • #15
    Susannahmia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,229 ✭✭✭Susannahmia


    Justask wrote: »
    Really :confused: What part of the country are you in?

    Surely he could of given you some from his supply. most vet stock it so I wouldnt say you will have trouble getting some.

    Hope his neck is ok now :)


    Its ok thanks just treating it with salt water for now. :)

    The receptionist looked at me like I had two heads when I asked about it. She said that's what they used all right but she definatly didn't look like the type to offer any free samples!:rolleyes: I'm from Laois.


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