Puralube Vet Ointment is a sterile petrolatum ophthalmic (eye) lubricant that helps prevent eye dryness and soothe irritation. It forms a protective film over the ocular surface, lubricates the eye, and protects the eye from drying.
For: Cats, Dogs, and Horses
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Can be used before grooming to protect the eyes from water when bathing
How it works: Puralube Vet lubricates the eye to prevent against dryness and irritation.
Cautions: If the condition persists or increases discontinue use and consult your veterinarian. Keep the ointment tube tightly closed. To avoid contamination of the product do not allow the tip of the ointment tube to touch any surface. Replace the cap after using.
More Information:
Brand Name Puralube Vet Ointment
Generic Name Sterile Petrolatum Ophthalmic Ointment
Manufacturer: Various
Active Ingredient(s): White petrolatum, light mineral oil
What is this product used for: Puralube Vet Ophthalmic Ointment is used to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye.
Availability: Puralube Vet Ophthalmic Ointment is a non-prescription (OTC) product available in sterile, tamper proof tubes.
How this product should be used: Pull down the lower lid of the affected eye and apply a small amount of ointment to the inside of the eyelid.
What are the side effects: There are no reported side effects.
What special precautions are there: If the condition persists or increases discontinue use and consult your veterinarian. Keep the ointment tube tightly closed. To avoid contamination of the product do not allow the tip of the ointment tube to touch any surface. Replace the cap after using.
In the event of overdose: Contact your veterinarian or veterinary emergency room.
How should I store this product: Store this product at room temperature. Keep ointment tube tightly closed. Keep this product out of the reach of children and pets.
Directions:
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Puralube Vet Ointment is used to prevent eye dryness and soothe irritation.
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Available in sterile, tamper proof tubes.
Tips: Do not touch the tube opening to any surface, including hands and eyes. The tube opening is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection of the eye.
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Pull down the lower lid of the affected eye and apply a small amount of ointment to the inside of the eyelid.
Storage: Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep the tube properly capped.
My English Bulldog is a rescue who had cherry eye and the surgery for it while he was in foster care. As a result, he has dry eye and frequently would get a crusty discharge from his eyes. The right eye was much worse than his left one but with the daily use of the Puralube Ointment, his eyes are no longer crusty. They stay hydrated and the reddness is much improved. I had been using a replenishing eye gel that the foster care had used but this is so much better. Would definitely recommend this product.
Only after a day of use and he has no more mucus from his eye. My dog, Gunner, is blind in one eye and he was having dryness with mucus discretion so I ordered this and it worked like a lucky charm.
We have been using this product since we adopted our newest four legged "baby".When we first got her out of the county animal shelter it was obvious that she had an eye infection both her eyes were almost half covered with mucus, we immeadiately took her to the vet to have her treated and had to use a antibiotic ointment @ $40+ a tube for the same 3.5 grams of this ointment. The vet said once we got the infection cleared up she would have to use an eye lube for the rest of her life because she can't produce her bodys natural eye lube. We purchased/ordered this brand and took it to the vet for her follow up visit and the doc said this would do the jobjust fine, we would have to do it 2-3 times daily and we have been using this going on 3 years now with no problems. Moral to the story is that it does NOT always have to be the most expensive product to take care of your pets medical issues. BTW she's a Shepoo (LOL) thats the best we have sumized, combo of Shi-tzu/Poodle. 5 stars for this product...
I tried using this instead of Optimmune for my dog's dry eyes. However, this ointment does not help at all. If anything, it has made my cocker spaniel's eyes worse. They are constantly getting large gobs of mucus that have to be cleaned out. I am using this in conjunction with the LiquiTears (which works fine). However, for future orders I will opt for the Optimmune, which I find to be a great product.
As a rabbit advocate, I have dealt with a lot of various medical issues with rabbits. I serve three bunnies at this time, and my eldest, Muffin, has KCS. Currently, I am strapped for funds, so I have a hard time affording Optimmune, the premiere, default prescription to KCS. Puralube is a much cheaper alternative route, until I can afford to get the former.
Granted, it will not perform like Optimmune, but it still soothes my bunny's eyes, and she "chisels" (noting she is enjoying it) whenever I put it in. I recommend this to anyone who has been told by a doctor to give Optimmune to his or her rabbit, and just cannot afford to pay for what the vets call "liquid gold." This is for life, so it's a costly thing.
NeoPolyDex is used in the presence of a bacterial infection with swelling and/or inflammation. If your pet's eye condition is due to infection, then you need to continue this product. If there is no infection and you want to try a lubricant such as Puralube Vet Ointment or LiquiTears Drops you could do so. If you are not sure if there's an infection, you should check with your veterinarian first.
my bulldog gets black dryness under his eyes, would this be good for this? I use wipes but it's soooo crusty i don't want to hurt him...if not this product WHAT?
Does anyone think this would be ok as a sub until our vet gets more optimmune in, its been on back order since august, my Chinese Crested has a chronic dry eye
Yes, As far as our vet said they all do pretty much the same thing with almost the same ingredients ( other than the medicated types), Our vet also said to think of it like a lip balm for the eyes, it does look like vasaline but with a dogs body temp being about 3 -4 degrees higher than us humans it kinda melts pretty quick, that being said during the cold months of the year we warm it with our hands while it's still in the tube so it won't be so cold when applying it to an eye. Hope this helps.
My Vet says he can no longer get it and my dog had been using it for about a year with great results. The Vet told me to use saline solution about 4 times a day, but my dog is just constantly rubbing his eyes.
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