Terramycin ointment

RussianTortxo

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I have a friend who also has a tortoise that has been having eye problems so his vet recommended the ointment so he ordered it online cheaper than the vet but he said when he opened it that it had a faint gasoline type smell. I've never needed it so I couldn't tell him if it was safe to use or not. Could someone else be able to describe what it should look like and smell like?
 

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this is what it looks like, however can't say as I've ever smelled it:

 

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My mom has used it for her eyes. I've seen it and smelled it but I cannot remember the smell. I want to say it does have a light chemically smell to it but I honestly can't remember 100%
 

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I've used it for my shih Tzu. I don't remember a smell though.
 

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Alright as of now I'm gunna advise my friend not to use it just to play it safe. Thank you guys for responding :)
 
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