Stuff in eye

[squeaksandcarrots]

I just noticed some stuff in Penny’s eye. She’s still acting normal; eating, drinking, active. Should I get a tissue to wipe this off? Should I be concerned? She’s never had this before

 

[Wiebke]

I just noticed some stuff in Penny’s eye. She’s still acting normal; eating, drinking, active. Should I get a tissue to wipe this off? Should I be concerned? She’s never had this before
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Hi!

It looks like the overflow from some irritation in the eye, perhaps some hay dust etc.

Please see a vet promptly if you notice continuing signs of irritation like watering (and translucent crusts), squinting, drawn-in eyes or signs of ulceration (a bluish-white dot or film over the eye). Sometimes a bit of hay or grass can get stuck under a lid.

 

[squeaksandcarrots]

Hi!

It looks like the overflow from some irritation in the eye, perhaps some hay dust etc.

Please see a vet promptly if you notice continuing signs of irritation like watering (and translucent crusts), squinting, drawn-in eyes or signs of ulceration (a bluish-white dot or film over the eye). Sometimes a bit of hay or grass can get stuck under a lid.

Should I wipe it with a tissue and then keep an eye on it?

 

[Wiebke]

Should I wipe it with a tissue and then keep an eye on it?

You can gently wipe it with a slightly damp tissue if you wish to; otherwise it will fall off at some point when dried.

 

[squeaksandcarrots]

So here’s an update. I called the vet yesterday to see if I should bring Penny in and she told me to keep an eye on her eye. This morning I noticed she had been squinting and now there’s more discharge so I called the vet again. Penny now has an appointment for Monday morning (wish it was sooner). But what could this be? What could have caused this? She’s still acting normal; eating drinking, and active.

 

[Wiebke]

So here’s an update. I called the vet yesterday to see if I should bring Penny in and she told me to keep an eye on her eye. This morning I noticed she had been squinting and now there’s more discharge so I called the vet again. Penny now has an appointment for Monday morning (wish it was sooner). But what could this be? What could have caused this? She’s still acting normal; eating drinking, and active.
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Hi!

It can be anything from something stuck under a lid to a not yet ulcerating eye poke or scratch. An ulcer the bluish-white dot or film that develops on the eye surface in case of an infection, which means that ideally you should see a vet ASAP.

Having an eye problem at the start of a weekend or during a weekend is always a pain. I have ended up a few times at the emergency vets on a Saturday night or Sunday morning with a quickly developing severe injury...

 

[squeaksandcarrots]

Hi!

It can be anything from something stuck under a lid to a not yet ulcerating eye poke or scratch. An ulcer the bluish-white dot or film that develops on the eye surface in case of an infection.

Having an eye problem at the start of a weekend or during a weekend is always a pain. I have ended up a few times at the emergency vets on a Saturday night or Sunday morning with a quickly developing severe injury...

I wish I could've gotten her in today but they were full I'm hoping it doesn't get worse.

 

[squeaksandcarrots]

Penny's eye looked better over the weekend but I still wanted to get it checked out. Vet said Penny looks and sounds great She gave Penny medicine just in case a URI is possibly starting. I'd rather be on the safe side and give her the medicine.

 

[David Piggie Lover]

Penny's eye looked better over the weekend but I still wanted to get it checked out. Vet said Penny looks and sounds great She gave Penny medicine just in case a URI is possibly starting. I'd rather be on the safe side and give her the medicine.

well done and i understand your worry and panic not getting to vets early etc . .
Hope piggie gets better soon

 

[squeaksandcarrots]

So the medicine hasn't effected Penny's eye too much; it hasn't gotten worse but it's still not normal. Called the vet again today and we're going to try eye drops now. Hoping that heals her eye!