Help Eye Problem

[SweatItOutDuds]

hello all,

So we have a new pal named Nugget. He is a American Short hair piggy! We have had him for about a week now and two days ago we noticed his right eye was sunk in with crust keeping it closed. I have been cleaning it with saline and gause pads. This morning it was not closed due to crust but still not normal. There are no vets that will see him with in 100 miles of us

He's eating his veggies,
Pooping normally,
However he is not his normally popcorning self.

Any idea on over the counter medication we can use? Thanks so much in advance!

 

[Wiebke]

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It sounds like your piggy has got an ulcerating eye injury of some sort. If at all possible, it really should be seen by a vet.

@Abi_nurse

 

[SweatItOutDuds]

Updated! And thanks! There isn't a vet anywhere near us. I have even called to other surrounding states and it looks like we would have to travel 6 hours to get to a vet

 

[sport_billy]

Sorry to hear this. Here is a link to an excellent US based Medical website. They have vets list for the US ordered by state Guinea Lynx :: GL's Vet List

 

[Abi_nurse]

If you are really are unable to get to a vets then please phone one for advise as I would really not like to mess around advising for any eye problems, they are delicate and need specialist care. Please ring the nearest vets. You may want to look further into vets as I would not be happy with living 6 hours away from medical care for my little one.

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