epez
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Post by epez on Dec 18, 2012 7:57:28 GMT
The other day i noticed that one of her eyes were watery, thinking it could be early stages of an illness,big took her to the vet. She was examined and I was told she is showing no evident signs of problems. She was given a shot, and it was suggested it could be vitamin c deficiency. But, the next day only one eye was covered with like a whitish purple layer on the bottom corner of her eye. That is when I knew something with her eye was definitely wrong. I washed it with sterile warm water, checking for bit of hay or saw dust, could not see anything. Her eye has gotten even worse, the tissue type stuff has spread more over her eye, and is red. If I move her eye lid she has swollen tissue underneath also. I am treating her with eye drops, 3 times a day. I am now noticing it is to cloud, not completely, just where the tissue covers her eye. It is hard to really explain what it looks like, its been 3 days, no sign of getting better. Will call the vet tomorrow. I should add she is completely her normal self, and the other eyes is normal. Anyone experienced this before? Any pictures? Any idea what it is? My vet can't seem to accurately know what it is either? I worry it may be brought up about putting her to sleep, but she is completely normal, so it not something I am considering at all yet. I shall upload a picture of it tomorrow as it is to late right now. so sorry I don't have a picture yet.
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Post by lisa21264 on Dec 18, 2012 8:15:28 GMT
It could be an injury due to a hay poke or an infection. I would take her back to the vet.
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epez
Newborn Piggy
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Post by epez on Dec 18, 2012 19:22:13 GMT
Here is her right eye  i are treating it with eye drops, am bathing it 3 tines a day |
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Post by Kayleigh on Dec 18, 2012 19:54:04 GMT
It could be a obscure version of fatty eye. (pea eye) Or even Conjunctiva. A treatment of flurbiprofen, an anti-inflammatory drop, and then gentamicin, should clear this up.
If its pea eye its likely to return if cured at all. pea eye is nothing to worry about though.
Just a little note, injections are really painful for pigs, and arent always needed. I too very much doubt its Vit C related also.
Kayleigh
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epez
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Post by epez on Dec 18, 2012 20:04:13 GMT
The injection was one as she actually was a little bit run down last week. She was eating and drinking really slowly so the vet gave her it to see if it helped. It did, and she is completely normal, but her eye just started to look like this a bit after. Must have been coming in when I took her to the vet, but it was not noticeable then.
Thank-you
I just don't know what it could be so the advice is helpful.
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Post by Kayleigh on Dec 18, 2012 20:46:41 GMT
What dry feed do you use and whats your usual veg routine?
Do you supplement with vit c yourself?
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epez
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Post by epez on Dec 18, 2012 23:18:06 GMT
They get pro-form guinea pellets. All three piggies get daily access to 2nd cut hay, and veggies such as cucumber, carrots, red peppers and occasionally spinach.
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epez
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Post by epez on Dec 19, 2012 4:27:11 GMT
Just to add that her eye has completley glazed over with a blue/greyish colour, I can see 2 specs of whiteish smudges on the eye |
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Post by Kayleigh on Dec 19, 2012 7:18:12 GMT
If sounds like an eye injury. Could be catatracts...but i dont think it sets on this quickly.
How old is she?
What eys ointment are you using?
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epez
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Post by epez on Dec 19, 2012 7:35:51 GMT
A polysporin eye drop, I do not think this is doing the trick. Do you have any suggestions?
She is 3 years old. I have notice the other guinea pigs cleaning the eye for her, do I need to seperate them?
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epez
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Post by epez on Dec 19, 2012 7:36:51 GMT
thanks again!
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epez
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Post by epez on Dec 20, 2012 21:32:21 GMT
It was our appointment at the vet today, he eye has become worse. Vet ran more tests, and it has been concluded that she has glaucoma in her eye. The pressure ehind the eye can cause her eye to pop, then shrivel up hich will bcome infected. So am using ne set of drops that trest glaucoma. Now, I have been told they most likley will not work, and surgery ill be need. But, just t christms time, do not think I have the money. This is awful, putting her to sleep would be the other option. She may not even make it through... and is would I ever want to put her through such a surgery...
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Post by Kayleigh on Dec 20, 2012 21:50:02 GMT
Its a difficult decision, If shes otherwise happy and healthy i would give her a chance, shes still fairly young, could have another 4 years odd left with her.
Removing the eye and stitching it closed may be your best option. Aslong as your vet is confident i would give her a chance.
Maybe ask the vet if you can use a payment plan to pay up.
Kayleigh
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Post by Orlaith on Dec 21, 2012 8:19:44 GMT
Do you know your vet well? Our vet allows you to pay in installments so long as you aren't brand new to the practice.
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