blondz
Warbling Degu
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Post by blondz on Mar 12, 2011 10:29:52 GMT
Just noticed today that one of mine has what looks like a dry eye, the eyelid does not cover it. It is dark (normal colour) but dry and not shiny and dead looking. I have tried to carefully clean it but really not sure what to do.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
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Gemma
Foraging Degu
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Post by Gemma on Mar 12, 2011 12:35:40 GMT
One of mine who has sadly died since had a prolapsed eyeball. This meant that the eyelid could not close over the eye, however mine was in a lot of discomfort. How is yours in himself? It is possible that it had a prolapse but you would have noticed him behaving strangely, as you can imagine it must be quite disturbing for them. Don't really know if you need to take him to the vets, what does anyone else think? If it were mine I would.
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Post by Cherpi on Mar 12, 2011 12:35:58 GMT
I think that it is just an infected eye, it's not TOO serious I don't think... it may be wise to take your goo to the vets but I know it does cost alot... if you don't want to (which personally I would) you should make sure your cage is clean at all times, clean it out maybe twice a week until it has funny healed, remove any really sharp objects, make sure the cage is in a place that isn't buzzing with people or noise as it may cause stress... if the cage isnt in your bedroom that may be a good place, if it's too noisy at night take 2 sheets of tissue (if it's exensive one will go) tear it in half, soak the tissue in water and put them in your ears... worked for me for a while. Boil some water, allow to cool, then get some cotton wool and try your best to clean it twice a day.
Good luck.
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blondz
Warbling Degu
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Post by blondz on Mar 12, 2011 16:53:29 GMT
She is fine in herself and behaving and eating normally. She let me wipe it with no problem (with cooled boiled water) but the eyelid does not come over it but it does not protrude in any way. She can't see out of it and they are all in a quiet situation. Will book a trip to the vets.
Thanks all
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Post by Cherpi on Mar 12, 2011 18:30:48 GMT
Good, vets would be best. Best of luck...
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Post by deguconvert on Mar 13, 2011 21:34:31 GMT
I'm glad you've made an appointment . . . you wouldn't want a dead eye to begin rotting and cause a life threatening infection.
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Post by deguconvert on Mar 14, 2011 3:30:43 GMT
One post says that the lid does not cover the eye, and she is not seeing out of it. There is trouble with that eye enough that she is not seeing. IF the eye is dead, it needs to be removed and cared for by a vet. If you read back to Gemma's post, you will see that her degu had a prolapsed eye, which means the eyelid could not close over it (and very recently that same degu died, and from Gemma's wording the death seems connected to the eyeball trouble). I think you will agree there are similarities in symptom descriptions here, Smux.
I think going to the vet is wise.
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Post by harpic01 on Mar 14, 2011 9:44:37 GMT
Couldnt agree more Deguconvert took Mash to vets sat with slight infection in eye - i dont hesitate - it cost £27.00 just an infection and peace of mind - if you cant afford the vets you shouldnt have pets, harsh but true and its always better to think the worse that way you are covered and its usually a great relief when its something much less serious  |
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