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Hey all, been awhile since I posted here everythings been going downhill for a little bit...my cham had one of his eyes closed for about 2 weeks, I got worried and took him to the vet-they did a fecal on him and flushed his eye out vet said he was in good health. Fecal came back negative for nasties. The vet gave me anti-bacterial ointment for his eye, well today he had both eyes closed, still does everything normal drinks, basks, he looks fine color wise...I havent fed him today since his other eye closed but he was eating fine with one eye open. I dont know what to do any suggestions? Thanks

I would take him back to the vets.

Quite concerning.
I had one that kept one of her eyes closed for a time. I guessed it was irritated by a piece of shed, rather partly shed, skin. I couldnt get into the vet for two days. In the meantime, a little ointment, extra humidty and a gentle touch with a damp q-tip over two days and it was resolved. But when it comes to eyes I prefer always to go to the vet. With both eyes closed, it's got to be serious trouble with the animal overall, not just something wrong with one eye or lens. I'd return to your vet pronto, before it weakens from insufficient water and food (I'm assuming it doesnt drink or hunt without eyesight) allowing whatever is wrong to worsen.

Good luck - I hope it is quickly resolved.
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Sandra
BC Canada

Ok, well he went back to one eye closed...ive been putting ointment that the vet gave me on his eye and hes eating and drinking fine. So i guess ill just wait and see what happens.

Hey buddy.... If you wanna run him back to me for a week or so, I bet I can whip him into shape....
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Tyler Stewart
Las Vegas NV
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