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Starbuck's Eyes

helgalush

helgalush

Wise Old Thumper
There's two things in this post really:

1) I was just trying to give Starbuck his Baytril when he squirmed and flinched (as he does!) and I think he may have caught the syringe in his eye. My reflexes arent quick enough and I didnt move out of the way in time. His eye is a bit watery but he seems ok...is there anything I should do to soothe it or just leave it alone?

2) He is going in to the vets for x-ray under sedation tomorrow morning to have a proper look at his eyes and the tear ducts and the teeth. I am quite nervous as I have not had to put any of them through sedation before. Particularly as I dont know how old he is. Any vibes for him would be great and also is there anything I should do or have for aftercare?

Sorry I seem to keep starting loads of new threads lately!

Thank you
Helen
 
Thank you Kermit.

He doesnt seem too bothered to be honest and although it was a bit watery it doesnt look red or anything. So I think I will just leave him be as giving the Baytril is stressful enough!
 
i had to give bayrtill to bailey for 8days, and she will not allow herself to be syringe fed! i got around this by getting a small bowl instead of a big one for her water not filling it all the way and putting the baytrill in there, it worked really well, if i gave her the morning dose early enough she would of finnished it all by the evening dose was due,
x
 
Kermit said:
Hows the wee baby's eyes this morning??
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Oops, sorry, I forgot to check back until now. His eyes are fine thank you, the x-ray and GA went well, and he has had a really good flush of his tear ducts. He has lots of energy now so I wonder if his bad eyes were keeping him quite subdued. Poor little man. He is so lovely!
 
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