Can I give my cat colloidal silver? Is it safe and what are the risks?

Colloidal silver (aka ionic silver) can be used in cats safely. A suggestion would be to consult with a certified holistic veterinarian or your veterinarian to make sure there is no serious illness and to confirm dosing.

Silver can be useful for clearing up skin issues, but I haven't use it alone to deal with ear infections. Ear infections need topical (in the ear) antibiotics to clear up. It's not clear from your question if you're giving the silver orally or topically. I am not aware of an oral use for silver. Unfortunately, it's really hard to clear up ear infections without being able to take a cat to the veterinarian. If possible, I would recommend catching him (in a trap if needed) at night and taking him to the clinic the next morning. There are long lasting ear medication that could work better in this situation. I would recommending asking your vet ahead of time if they carry one of those long lasting options in case he needs it. Other possibilities include a foreign body or ear mites. Good luck! I hope he's feeling better soon!

My short answer is no. Cats are very small compared to humans and the dosing is completely different. This is not a safe approach. Plus, antibiotics should never be given without a prescription by a veterinarian, as inappropriate use can lead to bacterial resistance, which can cause more serious problems. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

You should continue antibiotics unless directed otherwise by your veterinarian. Pneumonia can be life threatening and could get much worse if antibiotics are stopped. Colloidal silver can accumulate in organs if given orally and cause heavy metal toxicity. I would not recommend starting colloidal silver without first talking to your veterinarian.

This is a new supplement in the human market, and as such there are no established dosing ranges for its use in pets. I cannot think of a reason that it would be unsafe since pet foods already contain animal sources of collagen, but if you can take a picture of the ingredients of the product you want to use, we can help you evaluate it. It may need to be dissolved in water, since adding it to wet food may cause a gelatin to form that the cats may not like.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I do not recommend you use colloidal silver for the eyes. This is potentially something serious such as a severe infection or abscess in the region of the eyes, a tumor, among other possibilities. I highly recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible as this is likely causing him pain and making him feel uncomfortable. They would be able to evaluate the eyes and surrounding structures carefully to see what seems to be the root of his issues so that therapy can be recommended accordingly. Best of luck!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If antibiotics are warranted then there is no limit to how many times a year an animal can have them. If this is the same infection and it can be cultured then that might be a wise next step. That way the Vet can choose the correct antibiotic and not create resistance. I hope this helps and have a great day!