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Mommaluvy
04-04-2015, 07:48 AM
Ok.. so this little guy I am stabilizing continues to improve..

But has developed eye goop. I don't know when his eyes opened.. but since he was found following humans It would have to be at least 6 days ago. ( I mention that cause one of mine last year had that problem for a week after his eyes opened but it went away with out concern )

NO breathing issues.. strength improving.. feeds improving. Just goopy eyes sealed shut after he has slept for a while. Yesterday it was so bad they were sealed shut between every feed.

I used a hot wet towel to get the sleepy boogers out.. but...

Should I flush with saline? Antibiotic drops? Wait and see?

island rehabber
04-04-2015, 08:21 AM
Sometimes you do see this in little ones.... I would make sure he's not allergic to any scented bedding, or perfume that you use, or air fresheners -- first of all. Those things will make allergic people AND allergic squirrels have gunky eyes. Then you can keep wiping his eyes with warm water or even the solution made for contact lens wearers because it's sterile. If you still see the gunk after a day or so, he may need some antibiotics.