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my kitten got hot wax on her head and part of her eye is partially closed due to the was. anyi deas how best to help her??
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Get her to an ER vet immediately! Assuming you mean hotwax for cars, you have no time to waste. I don't know if there are solvents in this product, but don't wait to find out, get her to ER vet immediately. Your vet will wash it off, flush the eye and test for toxicity. If there are solvents in the product, this could cause the kidneys to shut down, so go NOW please! (Same applies for candle wax, your vet must carefully remove it)
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If your kitten got hot wax as in candle wax on her head and her eye is partially closed, this is extremely urgent!! You MUST go to an ER vet immediately, this could cause eye damage!! Call NOW and go. I had an occasion to rush my cat to an ER vet twice in one evening, thank goodness they are open 24 hours. THey are experienced with all types of symptoms and act quickly. Good luck and please for your kitten's sake take her in. Mona
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