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Post by uglibug on Oct 12, 2014 9:49:09 GMT
We have noticed that our goos have a sticky eye going around. We have noticed and bathed 4 eyes this week. Once it has been cleaned the eye seems to be fine so I'm thinking its just a bacterial infection that clears up quite quickly. Is it worth the stress of a vet trip or should we just bathe them and let it die out when it runs out of goos?
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Post by klbishop on Oct 12, 2014 12:10:34 GMT
hi hun, we haven't had eye infections yet in our clan - I erron the side of caution tho. if im not sure I go to the vets. Hopefully someone will be along shortly who has had experience of this
K
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Post by deguconvert on Oct 12, 2014 21:58:06 GMT
No experience here, either. At least you are having success with what you are doing.
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Post by moletteuk on Oct 13, 2014 10:39:12 GMT
If it's a one off for each eye then it's probably OK to keep an eye on it, if you get the same eye repeatedly sticking then I would consult the vet.
Is there anything new or different that could be an irritant?
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Post by uglibug on Oct 13, 2014 17:10:30 GMT
We got them a different brand of hay this time round because the shop didn't have the normal brand but did make sure it was dust extracted and they seem to be happily munching on it.
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Post by moletteuk on Oct 14, 2014 16:12:20 GMT
OK, there's a slight chance it could be related to something in the different hay.
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Post by uglibug on Nov 3, 2014 19:01:31 GMT
Well unfortunately Sleepy has picked up the eye problem but for some reason can't seem to shake it off on her own like the others did. Tempted to give the vet a ring and see if we can get her some antibiotics without having to stress her out by taking her in. What are the chances that the vet will prescribe without seeing her?
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 3, 2014 23:41:31 GMT
If they are familiar with the eye infection, I should think there is a possibility, but I wouldn't guarantee it.
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