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DeeRawlings
10-06-2016, 12:12 AM
I went out to feed my kids in the release cage tonight, and noticed one young lady, Fern, has a cloudy swollen eye (left) I thinking maybe an injury from tussling with her cage mates. Do you recommend starting her on an antibiotic? I haven't weighed her since she moved outside. I think she was around 186 gms 2 weeks ago. I do have cephalexin 500 mg. 2 capsules. would this work?279422279423 Thanks for any help!
Rhapsody
10-06-2016, 01:33 AM
I would recommend applying some Terramycin ointment
to the injured eye three times a day.... for a week, 7 days.

*You can purchase this at your local pet store.
Nancy in New York
10-06-2016, 06:50 AM
I went out to feed my kids in the release cage tonight, and noticed one young lady, Fern, has a cloudy swollen eye (left) I thinking maybe an injury from tussling with her cage mates. Do you recommend starting her on an antibiotic? I haven't weighed her since she moved outside. I think she was around 186 gms 2 weeks ago. I do have cephalexin 500 mg. 2 capsules. would this work?279422279423 Thanks for any help!

Oh this poor little peanut.
How old is she?
What was/is her diet like?
I have seen squirrels like this with the white
when they have had a diet lacking in some nutrients.
Once they get on a great diet it sometimes goes away.
Is that hay in the release cage?
If so it holds the moisture and can result in mold.
I would get that out quickly if it is, mold can kill.
She is one precious looking baby. :Love_Icon
DeeRawlings
10-06-2016, 10:24 AM
Violet is approx 11-12 wks old. She's been fed 50/50 esbilac and fox valley 20/50 . She still gets formula in a dish 1× a day. She gets HHB's 2× a day and fresh veggies and a small amount of fruit and nuts. That is hay. I will take it out! What type of bedding do you use outside . Her eye wasn't like that before she moved outside, so I'm thinking an injury?
DeeRawlings
10-06-2016, 10:46 AM
Do you think she'll lose vision in this eye?
Rhapsody
10-06-2016, 12:38 PM
Do you think she'll lose vision in this eye?

We will not know until the eye is treated.
I have treated a few with Terramycin and
they all recovered with complete eye sight.
DeeRawlings
10-07-2016, 12:29 AM
I found the Terramycin ointment at Fleet Farm and started treatment today. Can't say she loves getting it done, but I'm hoping for a complete recovery in that eye! Thanks for your help!
Rhapsody
10-07-2016, 01:24 AM
I found the Terramycin ointment at Fleet Farm and started treatment today. Can't say she loves getting it done, but I'm hoping for a complete recovery in that eye! Thanks for your help!

You are Welcome........ :)
None of them like it, but we do it for love. :Love_Icon