Why is my ferret's injured eye grey after vet treatment? Is she blind?

Clindamycin can be used but eye status and actual injury requires a veterinary assessment as if eye is perforated there may be contraindications. Pictures of the eyes would help us greatly to give you more specific advices. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Your ferret may have conjunctivitis or a corneal ulcer (a scrape on the outer most surface of the eye). I would recommend taking him in to see your vet so his eye can be evaluated. He will likely need some eye medication, like an antibiotic, to help get it under control.

There's nothing over the counter that you can safely give to your ferret for discomfort. If you can, make a small e-collar (cone) and place it on Bear to prevent rubbing or pawing at the eye. Ideally, he should be examined by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Potential eye injuries should be considered veterinary emergencies.

Thanks for reaching out about Cedric and including photos. This depends if the cloudiness in a cataract or corneal trauma. Neither is age dependent. A veterinary visit would be recommended to assess. Probably not contagious. Good luck.

Hi there, It looks like Emily could either have an old injury that has become infected, or she may have an oil gland that has become infected. I would recommend having her checked by your vet, she may need a skin test and some antibiotics. In the meantime I'd recommend cleaning the area with a mild soap and rinsing it well to avoid leaving any residue, I hope that helps and thanks for using Pet Coach.

Hello, depending on what caused the purulent material on her eye, what you are seeing now may be consistent with scar tissue. Now, if she is having any discharge, if the normal white part of the eye (sclera) is red, or if she has bright red conjunctiva, then she should definitely be evaluated by a veterinarian. I would not recommend putting anything else into her eye until you have your veterinarian evaluate her. If she has an ulcer or an infection, putting the wrong medications in her eye may lead to a worsening condition and even the loss of her eye. I would definitely have her seen by your veterinarian if you are concerned she could be in pain or if you think her eye is not looking any better by tomorrow. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Since ferrets can get distemper and also the human flu, I would definitely take Ghost to a veterinarian for an exam. It may just be an upper respiratory infection treatable with antibiotics, however viral diseases must be ruled out. Please take Ghost to a vet for an exam.