fairyprincess10
Warbling Degu
1 hamster-Peanut, 3 fancy rats-Ronnie,Rhona&Riggles + 1 Albino Roo, 2 degu's-Lenard&Derek
Posts: 33
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Post by fairyprincess10 on Jan 21, 2011 19:47:08 GMT
Hi, Tonight we have notice our male Degu's eye is slightly closed and is weeping, would you reccomend an expensive trip to the vet or to just bath it?
Not sure whats happened, could be that they've had a disagreement and the other clawed him or possily a bit of dirt from the cage has got in it...
Any helpful suggestions would be great thanks!!
He doesnt seem in any pain and getting on with his day2day habits fine, since writing this he is also able to open it up but it does keep closing slightly andhe is currently happily running along my partners back!!
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Post by Jaiye on Jan 21, 2011 22:56:12 GMT
I personally would try and give it a little clean with luke warm water and a tiny tiny amount of salt (grains rather than tea spoons!) and see how it is in the morning.
Sorry for the delay! Hope you get it sorted and the goo is ok!
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Post by Cherpi on Jan 21, 2011 23:07:40 GMT
Maybe give your vet a call, see if they know anything, would save you money as it's just advice, but maybe do as above has said... if it's not better then give them a call.
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fairyprincess10
Warbling Degu
1 hamster-Peanut, 3 fancy rats-Ronnie,Rhona&Riggles + 1 Albino Roo, 2 degu's-Lenard&Derek
Posts: 33
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Post by fairyprincess10 on Jan 22, 2011 17:46:02 GMT
Hi most stupid question of all but how can we bathe it, any suggestions?
We have tried but he runs away when we try to hold him still he tries to bite and claw.. I dont wana hold him down and hurt him so im stumped...
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Post by Jaiye on Jan 22, 2011 22:24:33 GMT
Dominance hold as Smux said, and maybe try using a cotton bud / or those buds on the stick to gently just wipe his eye, different end of each eye if you are going to wipe both.
Good luck! Just have patience and be prepared to be given the cold shoulder for a couple hours til he decides it was for his own good and comes back to you for treats and attention!
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fairyprincess10
Warbling Degu
1 hamster-Peanut, 3 fancy rats-Ronnie,Rhona&Riggles + 1 Albino Roo, 2 degu's-Lenard&Derek
Posts: 33
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Post by fairyprincess10 on Jan 31, 2011 1:42:29 GMT
All sorted out, ended up at the vet as it was swollen up after 2days... now all normal and back to good health and was assured no damage was done to the eye!!!
;D
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Post by nickymills30 on Jan 31, 2011 6:55:45 GMT
thats great news xx
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fairyprincess10
Warbling Degu
1 hamster-Peanut, 3 fancy rats-Ronnie,Rhona&Riggles + 1 Albino Roo, 2 degu's-Lenard&Derek
Posts: 33
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Post by fairyprincess10 on Jan 31, 2011 17:33:36 GMT
Yes defo.. he is back to mischief now!!
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