Eye infection
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Eye infection
by tadpole69 Sat 29 Apr 2017, 3:11 pm
My pet mouse has what appears to be an eye infection. The fur around the eye has either been scratched away or fell out. And his one eye is almost shut. Does anyone have any advice on what it could be or what I should do????
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Re: Eye infection
by River Sat 29 Apr 2017, 4:22 pm
I think this post is the wrong section, just a heads up!
Has he ever been treated for mites? What is he eating? How often is the cage and nesting area cleaned?
It is possible he has mites, allergies, or an infection. In this case I would see a vet...but that might just be me.
Has he ever been treated for mites? What is he eating? How often is the cage and nesting area cleaned?
It is possible he has mites, allergies, or an infection. In this case I would see a vet...but that might just be me.
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Re: Eye infection
by scaredymouse Sat 29 Apr 2017, 8:53 pm
In addition to the questions already asked, what kind of bedding are you using?
If it is infected, the mouse will need to see a vet for antibiotics. However, sometimes eye problems can be caused by their environment. After we get more information from you, we might be able to help you avoid a vet visit.
If it is infected, the mouse will need to see a vet for antibiotics. However, sometimes eye problems can be caused by their environment. After we get more information from you, we might be able to help you avoid a vet visit.
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Eye infection
by tadpole69 Sat 29 Apr 2017, 11:43 pm
I'm using shredded paper bedding.fragrance free. All living things brand. I've had this mouse and others for 6 months and have had no mite problem before. Just moved into a new place 2 weeks ago .could mites have been in the new place ?? I'm not sure. How would I check?? And I clean the cage spot every 2 days and I strip em every 6. Should I quarantine her away from the others? Thanks everyone
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Re: Eye infection
by CallaLily Sun 30 Apr 2017, 6:42 am
I wouldn't move her from the others. They've already been exposed to whatever it is and it would just stress her out more.
One option to know if it's mites is to go in to the vet and they can do a skin scraping and check. But most of us just treat as a precaution when we first bring our mice home and later if they show any signs of mites. There's info on that here: https://www.petmousefanciers.com/t17-itching-hair-loss-and-parasites. If they've never been treated, chances are they do have mites.
Does the eye and/or eyelid look gunky or red or swollen? Or is it just the thinning fur and excess scratching? What are you feeding them and what's the crude protein?
One option to know if it's mites is to go in to the vet and they can do a skin scraping and check. But most of us just treat as a precaution when we first bring our mice home and later if they show any signs of mites. There's info on that here: https://www.petmousefanciers.com/t17-itching-hair-loss-and-parasites. If they've never been treated, chances are they do have mites.
Does the eye and/or eyelid look gunky or red or swollen? Or is it just the thinning fur and excess scratching? What are you feeding them and what's the crude protein?
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Re: Eye infection
by scaredymouse Sun 30 Apr 2017, 7:04 am
If you can post a picture, it would be really helpful. But we know it's not always easy to get one though!
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Eye infection
by tadpole69 Sun 30 Apr 2017, 8:34 am
I'll have to go to pet store and look at good bag. I dump it in a large Tupperware bin soon as I get it. So no idea on crude protein. No gunky stuff. Just thinning fur. Haven't noticed any scratching, but not able to watch all day. But when I do I haven't seen any. And maybe she's kinda lethargic. Not sure if it's the eye thing or cuz I quarantined her. Thanks so much for all the advice. She's by far my favorite. And I'm worried to death . Not sure how to send a picture on here but I'll look into it
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Re: Eye infection
by tadpole69 Sun 30 Apr 2017, 8:40 am
And is there a home remedy for mites? (If it is that) I do not have money for a vet visit right now.
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Re: Eye infection
by River Sun 30 Apr 2017, 10:47 am
You don't need a vet visit for mites. I picked up the ivermectin at my local cattlestore, never needed a vet trip! Ivermectin kind of /is/ a home remedy, even if vets reccomend it too.
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Re: Eye infection
by scaredymouse Sun 30 Apr 2017, 1:04 pm
You can also get ivermectin on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JAL3AAW/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1493575326&sr=8-4&keywords=ivermectin
***edit to add link to mite information and dosing instructions
https://www.petmousefanciers.com/t17-itching-hair-loss-and-parasites
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JAL3AAW/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1493575326&sr=8-4&keywords=ivermectin
***edit to add link to mite information and dosing instructions
https://www.petmousefanciers.com/t17-itching-hair-loss-and-parasites
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Penny, Honeybun, Lucy, Annie, Gilly, Furgie, Tedward Wigglesworth, Olivia, Goose, Sweet Katie, Binky, Delilah, Bitsy, Boopers, Sprout, Splotchy, Eva, Slappy, Shuggie, Fancy Pants, Jellybean, Charlie, Murray, Sally, Maya, Gunther, Lil Smokey, Magnus, Norman, Winnie, Sally, George, Harriet, Spec, Erzulie, Lucille, Agatha and Clementine.
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Re: Eye infection
by CallaLily Sun 30 Apr 2017, 1:26 pm
tadpole69 wrote:And is there a home remedy for mites? (If it is that) I do not have money for a vet visit right now.
Yep. It's all in the link I posted above.
Edit : oops, just noticed Scaredy already reposted it.
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Re: Eye infection
by tadpole69 Tue 02 May 2017, 10:04 am
Thanks for the advice. Heading to the feed store now to get the invermectin. I read this morning that it should be applied topically. Have you ever heard of this? I tried small animal flea and lice spray cuz that's what the pet store recommended , but it's only been 1 day. Not long enough to see if it's working.
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Re: Eye infection
by tadpole69 Tue 02 May 2017, 10:05 am
Does anyone know how to post pictures on here ????
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Re: Eye infection
by CallaLily Tue 02 May 2017, 10:50 am
Yes, topical ivermectin. There's a link in that thread above to the exact product on Amazon. All the dosing and application info is there too.
I don't recommend those sprays sold for small animals at pet stores. They often don't work, and many times people end up with sick or dead mice from those. So please be very careful with that.
Thread explaining how to post pics: https://www.petmousefanciers.com/t956-how-to-post-pictures-with-servimg
I don't recommend those sprays sold for small animals at pet stores. They often don't work, and many times people end up with sick or dead mice from those. So please be very careful with that.
Thread explaining how to post pics: https://www.petmousefanciers.com/t956-how-to-post-pictures-with-servimg
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Re: Eye infection
by tadpole69 Tue 02 May 2017, 6:50 pm
Wish I'd have read this earlier cuz I took the advice from petsmart and used small animal flea and lice spray. Couldn't find the vermectin. Will order from Amazon. Hate to have to wait. Thank you so much for the advice
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