How to give eye medication to a cat

How to give eye meds or eye drops to a cat is one of the most commonly asked questions I get. Here is the answer! Subscribe and you'll get an alert when I make a dog version.
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I'm pretty sure he's the origin of the squish that cat meme

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You know I am @karysmuh! I feel like its a new high-point in my career: being compared to a meme I started :-)

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@@HelpfulVancouverVet Dr. Burstin! I have to tell you a few things. 1 - I love how gentle you are with your pets, it's incredible 2 - I used to hate cats until I let my sis who was living with me have one for her bday 10 years ago, Winston is the best cat ever 3 - since I've been watching you I've been wanting my own cat and my bday is Monday so I'm adopting one for for myself 😁 Have a great weekend!

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The way Lancelot looks at you is precious. The trust is there.

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"7/10 Not enough squishing" - IGN

[@MrStranger1944]

Lancelot was brave.

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

People always say that animals are "brave" when you give them medication, or take a blood sample, or place a catheter... but what about the poor vet staff who are risking life and limb to do it!? I think we're the brace ones, and our patients are the patient ones :-).

[@thecatmeows1625]

Lancelot loves you. I'm sure he would trust you with anything.

[@edoboleyn]

On Monday, my 13-year-old tuxedo, Phinny, had a reaction to his rabies vaccine. My dad and I used the video on administering pills to make sure he took the dose of baby aspirin and Benadryl the vet prescribed. I’m not saying it was fun, but it did help him get better! He was SO sick and I know he was suffering. Now he’s back to his usual affectionate, playful self. So, thank you!

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

I am very happy to hear that my videos are useful! Vaccine reactions are frustrating, but still better than not being vaccinated. Thank you for being a conscientious pet owner!

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Yes, but not aspirin. Never give human drugs to pets! Your vet can pre-medicate your pet with an antihistamine, which will reduces risk of a vaccination reaction.

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-Knock knock, it's Dr Burstyn -Dr Burstyn who? -Dr Burstyn with knowledge about cats

[@kats.7525]

My mum & I love your videos but just wondering how is Mr Pirates is doing?

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Currently curled up in his cat bed asleep. Saw him on the way to his food dish 10 min ago so.... pretty routine day for him.

[@Dr3Mc3Ninja]

Aww, no~ His vocalisations, sounded so sad.

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Right? Lancelot always sound sooooo tragic. It is just his voice though.

[@dreamcatcher2960]

Could you please do a video on how to help a cat lose weight? More and more cats are overweight these days and it's very difficult to make them lose weight, especially since it could be harmful if done incorrectly.

[@arnicamoana7861]

Sel B I second this! I had no idea how easy it was to help my cat lose weight.

[@annemontgomery3890]

And some people (like me) have one fat cat among a group of regular cats. A gang of cats? A tribe?

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

I'll add it to my "to do" list! Thank you for the suggestion.

[@kmlac6596]

This would be great!

[@arnicamoana7861]

Anne Dickmeis A fluffle of cats, perhaps? A herd? A murder? A squad? A flock, maybe.

[@Bjarkenb]

0:34 In case anyone here is unfamiliar with cats - pretending to doze off (slowly closing their eyes for a second) is a sign of trust. Lancelot really likes this particular 'Clumsy-Loud-Cat'

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Cat smiles!

[@krispykreme2103]

You have such a gentle presence I love it

[@veryberry39]

"Darn it, Dad, I thought this was Cuddle Time!"

[@BohemianScandalous]

Lancelot! I missed him. He can’t be the ideal test subject because he is too relaxed and loves you so much he just stares up at you. Beautiful boy!!

[@ozlembilliejean]

3:13 They said "I Love You" to each other ... My heart is melting

[@hmr1122]

Sir wince a lot.

[@riz8462]

underrated comment

[@tdelphia1]

You finally found something Lancelot doesn't like modeling! He's such a good kitty though! Another suggestion for a "treat" is to brush the cats. Maybe I've been lucky, but my cats have all REALLY enjoyed being brushed and when they get to the geriatric phase and are not so food motivated (like with kidney disease, etc.), having a brushing session available as a treat helps doing meds or sub-qs less traumatic. I had a 19yo who would wait in the bathroom for her sub-qs because she enjoyed the brushing afterward so much. Thank you for your videos!

[@lordweebus4367]

I can’t tell who’s more adorable, the cat or the vet.

[@Crocs4cats]

I love how the manufacturers expect you to get that exact amount in their eyes😆 The same with ear drops! My vet said the same as you, just get something in there. Easier said than done though😒😾😆

[@ace5762]

Lancelot is such a good boy

[@lilypadsturtle]

Sweet Lancelot. Too pure for this world.

[@Rabbitmancer]

I don't have a cat (yet) but I love how educational these videos are. I'm just over here furiously scribbling notes for the day I bring home a little furry overlord of my very own. ♥

[@leonardllp7433]

I dont have a cat (or a dog) but this is still so entertaining to watch! good job!

[@Sarah-rf5rj]

If you adopt one you can start squishing it

[@HPsawus]

You seem like a pretty funny dude who has great relationships with cats, you can see it’s there and it’s adorable

[@melissasaint3283]

I had to apply glaucoma eye drops twice a day to our sweet geriatric former stray, for the last several years of her life. It was hard at first but she had a great temperament and soon grew accustomed to it. I had infant twins during this period and was sometimes doing things in a sleep deprived haze. One morning I went to apply the eye drops and after I moved past the petting/reassurance stage, the cat was just like "omg! Wtf are you doing?!" It was very, very hard to get them in, the drama was intense. What is going on?? I wondered....and then realized I was applying them to the wrong cat!! Poor thing, he was loving the attention until it suddenly turned into a horror show for him

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Lol! Definitely should put disclaimer at the beginning of all my "How to..." videos. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT PATIENT.

[@melissasaint3283]

If only we had had your videos back then, lol. They wouldn't have helped with the sleep deprivation, but the tip about feeding your patient immediately after is excellent! (The twins love Mr Pirate, btw)

[@AnjaFi]

I just want you to know that I always always watch KZbin videos on 1,5-1,75x speed to save time but I always watch yours at normal speed bc your voice and the cats and everything is so calming. Not rushing that through

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Hi Dr Uri, I absolutely love the way you handle cats. I also love how you always smile and videos from this channel make my day!

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He's 100% high on that feliway

[@pinksnake7584]

I had to administrate eye drops to my cat once because he used to sharpen his claws onto a wooden surface and once got a wood splinter in his eye and overnight he kept rubbing his eye with his paw and in the morning the eye was inflamed. The first couple times it was pure hell, he wouldn't allow me to get close to that eye no matter what. Then I developed this nice trick of distracting the cat with a toy so that he would lift its head and just drop the medication from a higher position directly into its eye, worked like a charm :D Took a couple tries to get the aim right for the medication tho!

[@minnie7453]

Lancelot, what an angel. Can you maybe do a video on how to get a cat in their carrier to go to the vet without them FREAKING OUT the entire time they’re in there? One of my cats is incredibly triggered by it.

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I dont even have a cat or any pet (fucking allergies man), but I love watching these videos. So soothing..

[@BengalCatsReactTo]

So relaxed.. you sir are a god!❤😍🐈

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Me: *put treat on the floor* *cat walk in* *eat* Brother: *grab the back of the head* Cat: o-O oh god I fall for that Brother: Medicine time! Cat:Noooooooo

[@itsshendi]

My cat bites me when I squish

[@annemontgomery3890]

More squishing. I have that with one cat who's also able to back out and scratch my thighs. I learnt to put a little more force and they suddenly become docile. As he said in that video, they're a lot more sturdy than a dog.

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Your voice is so soothing and relaxing

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He's so sweet and calm 😍

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Dr Burstyn...that striped shirt...is that the 'Official' Helpful Vancouver Vet shirt?

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Kinda is! It is really comfortable and I think it looks good on camera, no? Although I do have "squish that cat" T-shirts available as well. Its hilarious wearing mine to a party and having people ask me if I've seen the video :-)

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Helpful Vancouver Vet oh my goodness! That must be an interesting conversation 😂

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Helpful Vancouver Vet Oh I agree, you wear it well and it works really well with background and lighting in the videos

[@chrystalthornton1502]

I've had and continue to have multiple cats who require meds, injections and eye treatments. Somehow their cooperation never fails to amaze me as if they know I'm trying to help. There is a lot of love and trust going both ways and we always heal.

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Those meows 😩🥰

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LANCELOT IS TOO STINKING CUTE!!!

[@HessSR]

hey i just wanted to say that i am in absolute love with pirate he's an absolute unit and so cute when he just wants to lay on your shoulder

[@thelittlefairylady9757]

What a great veterinarian! So much love and compassion very gentle very kind. The kitty just loved him you could tell. By the way how is he doing?

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Lancelot or me? I have a cold but Lancelot is doing great! We cleaned his teeth yesterday and he was wondering around the clinic loopy from the anesthetic. I'm going to put up some "high cat" videos on my Patreon later this month because he is so damn cute.

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@@HelpfulVancouverVet That would be priceless, Dr. Uri! When I was 11 years old, we had our new kitten spayed. When she managed to stand up, still "loopy", she lumbered back and forth very slowly like she was drunk and then finally her back end collapsed like she had lost her balance. I laughed so hard, I think she was embarrassed. She managed to muster her energy, went running to hide underneath my bed, and didn't come out for hours.

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Loopy Lancelot videos? I just might need to become a patron :)

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So are you have a cold, I was actually asking about Lancelot

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Most chill cat ever

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Lancelot is such a beautiful cat. =3

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what a beauty

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squish that cat!

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Lancelot is so majestic🤩

[@noxmoon229]

He is totally bob Ross but in veterinary cat loving type he is also so pure nothing but good things come out of my mouth about him. He is so positive and happy I hope you and him have an amazing year because of the good mood he put me in 😊😊😊😊😀😀😀😀🙂🙂

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Lancelot is the purrrrfect assistant! :3 (Yeah - I did the thing. Whatcha gonna do about it?)

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Lancelot is the chillest cat

[@wickedphat7582]

This reminded me of my first cat, he had an eye infection and never struggled against the medication! He was such a calm boy!

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This is the most beautiful cat I’ve ever seen

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Yo, Lancelot is hecking handsome

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You have such a gentle and conforting presence that even my two cats sit near to hear your voice whenever I watch your videos.

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Subscribed cause he gave a nice a little kiss at the end :)

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He's the most chilled out cat! My tortie would bite my hands off if I tried to handle her like that 😅

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is that one of those Videos i watch at 3 am without having a cat?

[@sipos0]

Poor little guy. Up until the eye lube came, he looked so content, like he was thinking "this is how things are supposed to be, me being petted", then he looked so surprised. I'm sure it was just a bit of a shock, and he didn't mind really. He didn't look too annoyed afterwards. I imagine him feeling a bit betrayed though. He was looking so lovingly at you at the begining. He's a very handsome kitty. I bet people love to pet him. How is he with strangers?

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Squish the 🐈

[@aalexisi]

I have two beautiful kittens (they'll be 1 year old May 1!) and your videos have given me confidence with taking care of them. I cut their nails and brush their teeth myself, and if they ever need medicine, now I feel like I can be a good parent when they're sick, too. Also, your positive energy and love for animals is infectious! Thanks Dr. B! :)

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don't even have a pet but still watch your vids :D

[@EternityRealm]

Lancelot's squeak is too cuuuuuute.

[@hilaryweiner893]

I wish I had seen this a year ago when I adopted my Barney. I have always been good with pills, but never saw a technique I could do with the eye medication. Thank you!

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When I see a video upload on this channel I instantly click.

[@AlbertaBushcrafter]

Yuri, that cat positively adores you. Thanks for another great video!

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Lancy is such a sweetie ❤

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Can't get enough of squishin'

[@Cyborcat]

Lancelot is a beautiful boy ^.^

[@magpie405]

I love your videos, I volunteer at a cat shelter and your tips help a lot

[@mMeFlora]

thanks for the helpful tips! especially the info about the eye-squinting! luckily my cat trusts me unconditionally and always holds still when i have my serious face own. he never rejects medication or is mad at me or fussy. i'm really grateful for our special bond!

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*SQUISH THE CAT!*

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This channel is a balm on my soul and the thing that keeps me going Thank you for sharing useful things in a cute, calm, and positive manner

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Hey Dr Yuri. I had to give my Tiff a pill the other day. I watched your video to prepare and I was ready. At the last moment I decided to throw the pill on the bed amongst a few treats and she gobbled it up. I had to laugh. 😂

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Omg you already have merch hahahah this great. Thank you for your work!

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Your videos make me so happy. Thank you so much!

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Just what I needed! Thanks Dr.Uri and have a good weekend :)

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Lancelot is so beautiful

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Glad to see you and Lancelot again!

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I am 10/10 excited for your travel videos!

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I really enjoy watching these videos. Lance-a-lot seems extremely comfy with you, the way you interact & trust each other warms my heart ☺️

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Please do a video on chronic kidney disease in cats. My boy is getting senior and his kidney are showing signs of possible early kidney disease and i really want to do everything i can to prevent it or slow it down. Much respect for everything you do.

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I always love your vid ❤️❤️❤️ it's really helpful, thank you

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very helpful! thank you so much for making this video

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So sweet how much you love your cats. 😺

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You just turned my Saturday into Caturday

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I absolutely love your voice and presence. I feel so relaxed right now 😌

[@bluelilacfawn]

thanks doc!!!

[@WildJester]

Such a beautiful cat! And he seems to trust you, also, very informative video - thanks for sharing!

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I *squished* the subscribe and notification button, doc! really excited to see the cat content and learn more about cats. 🐱👏🏻

[@Christopherjazzcat]

Love your videos. Lancelot was so brave with the second eye. I hope he got a treat and some extra love for his trouble.

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Your voice is so soothing.

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THE most wholesome and happy channel I've subscribed to. I've broadcasted you all over ig and to all my friends! :D

[@skysprofile]

finally a video again! we've missed you and Lancelot!

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Thank you very much. This will come in handy.

[@lindsaysimplyliving803]

Great video Dr. Uri! Thanks for all you do for our furry friends.

[@adrianagalli7504]

Really helpful, thanks you!

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I love your videos! 😻

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I love your videos!

[@alissapurplebunnies5955]

Thank you again for the helpful video! Lancelot is so beautiful!

[@katev279]

I have been having to give my cat eye ointment for a week now and have been struggling quite a bit. This video has the perfect timing!! Thank you for the advice!!

[@themangix357]

That's helpful, thanks!