I got my male about 3 months ago and have noticed him closing his left eye a lot. When I put him in a worm water bath he opened it and there was whitish stuff covering his eye I flushed most of it away and he opens it now, but some is still there. Can anyone relate, know what this is?
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Male from prehistoric pets-bad eye
zackshawna
Jun 19, 2003 01:16 PM
Replies (3)
korina
Jun 19, 2003 01:25 PM
I would say it is some sort of fungus or infection. I would call the vet if nothing else.
Starling
Jun 19, 2003 02:12 PM
Was the white stuff like a sheet, or goo? If it was like a membrane it may have been unshed skin. If it is goo it is probably an infection and needs veterinary care.
Given that you've had him for three months I would say that he acquired this infection while in your care too, so where you got him from is irrelevant...
jwilliby
Jun 20, 2003 04:28 PM
I had a female blizz from there do the same thing, but her eye swelled shut. Coincidence? Who knows. Anyway, a trip to the vet and some topical antibiotic took care of it.
