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#1839689

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Eye infection

Ok. This girl adopted 2 bds from a friend that did not take care of them. She says one had a eye infection, and the friend said it had been there for a month already.
Isnt there any drops she could use? The vet near her said he does not specialize in reptiles....
Please correct me if im wrong.... but isnt the turtle eye drops safe for beardies??
ANy suppestions to foward to her would be great!!
Thanks guys!

Nina

08/22/08 06:54pm

#1839786

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Message To: Nina2008 In reference to Message Id: 1839689

Eye infection

I am sorry but I have no idea for your answer. I am curious to know what others will reply. Take good care Beth

08/22/08 08:32pm

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Message To: BeardiePal In reference to Message Id: 1839786

Eye infection

Hehe :) .. well, thanks for reading! :)
Yeah, nancy did respond and said that turtle eye drops would work. Other then that, take them to the vet.
I ALWAYS second guess myself! AGH. LOL-- but it is a younger girl, and took them in as a good deed cause she realized her friend was not caring for them. Poor thing knows NOTHING about beardies... so, im tring to help. :) She (of course) doesnt have too much money, for she is young and going to high school still. So, I told her I believed they would work. I did recommend a vet, but given her circumstances.... it is money thing. Alhtough she said she will find a way to get them there if nothing else will work. God bless her little heart. :)

Nina

08/22/08 08:44pm

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Message To: Nina2008 In reference to Message Id: 1839799

Eye infection

Awww, thats great to hear, i’m glad she will be taking such good care of them, poor babies....Yea, getting them checked out by a vet would be the best thing to do for them, yes, i have heard alot of people say they use the drops, and they work well, depending on how bad the infection is, wish her luck from me!

Nancy.

08/22/08 09:18pm

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Nina2008
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Message To: Newfgal In reference to Message Id: 1839841

Eye infection

Thanks! :)
Yeah, she is very young and has not owned any before. Her friend was a awful mom! :( She even had them on colored Calcium sand. ARG! So yeah, I did tell her that it would be best to have them checked out from a vet for over all health....but until she can afford it, do what she can.
She actually posted a ad on craigslist screaming out for help. Lol
I will be sure to send her your best of luck wishes!
Thanks for the advice.

nINA

08/22/08 11:23pm

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Clouddancer22
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Message To: Nina2008 In reference to Message Id: 1839953

Eye infection

Hey Nina, yes, turtle drops work to some extent, especially when there is irritation present. I have used antibiotic eye drops left over from my kids’ eye infections, that works well.

She will def want a good vet check and fecal when she can.

08/23/08 01:18am