From:
Russell Prater
Date: 2001-06-06 13:39:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] scratch on eye
snedacker@m... wrote:
> I took my EZ to the vets yesterday, because his eye was swollen and
> he could barely keep it open. I found out that he has a scratch on
> his eye. My vet gave me Neobacimyx, to put on his eye, three times a
> day. My question is, it is very hard to get this on his actual eye,
> and I am not sure if I am getting too much or not enough in there....
> Can too much cause any other damage?
I wouldn't worry about too much. All that is needed is a thin film over
the eye, but if you put too much, the first time he blinks the excess
will be expelled.
> He goes back Saturday for a re-check.........if it isn't any better,
> what are my options?
The vet can try other drugs or if nothing works, he can remove the eye.
Lets hope that doesn't happen and his eye heals.
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Russ, Booger, Bonnie & Clyde
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