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Carlton
at Mon Sep 18 11:58:07 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Carlton ]
Chams rub their eyes for lots of reasons in addition to infections. If they are dehydrated their eyes can get irritated and they will rub them trying to ease it. What's the humidity level in your cage? Don't guess, measure it. Does he spend a lot of time rubbing and cleaning his eyes when you spray? They can have eye trouble due to vitamin overdoses or deficiencies. What type of supplementation do you do (vitamins as well as calcium) and how often do you do it? What brand and type of lighting are you using? How old are the bulbs? The wrong amount of UVB can cause deficiencies and most "full spectrum" bulbs on the market are pretty useless. If the eye is swollen there may well be an infection or injury and you will need a vet's help. They should be able to look closely at the iris with a scope to look for injuries or inflammation. If there is an scratch or infection they will be able to prescribe the appropriate antibiotic. If you haven't worked with a herp vet you will need to establish a good working relationship with one regardless how far away it is. Don't take chances with eyes, and don't try self treating it unless you know what the problem is. In the mean time you can soothe his eye by flushing it with warm sterile saline solution (contact lense rinse). It won't sting like water.
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RE: Eye Infection? - Carlton, Mon Sep 18 11:58:07 2006