EYE need experienced help

[CTChin]

I have a little eb, named Goober, who is 480 grams. I believe he is just about one year but I have to check my records. He came from a litter of 4 and was the runt. The breeder says that when he was a newborn (?) mom bit him in the eye and it seems as if the eyeball just sort of disintegrated in the socket. Susan if you read this, correct me if I'm wrong

The breeder had her vet check him and said that the mild discharge is from the body of where the eye would be. My vet agreed but we tried antibiotics to be on the safe side and they didn't help. His eye is usually wet but it doesn't run down his face. Sometimes if you gently squeeze the area, white discharge comes out.

My vet feels that he could be put under anesthesia and that eyeball socket cleaned out and possibly sewn shut(?) to prevent the leakage. She doesn't feel he is in pain but sometimes I wonder. He seems to be eating good and has a cage buddy to cuddle with.

Any takes on this? Could he be in any pain? Would you do the surgery?

 

[Chinniechantel]

I most likely would do the surgery if the vet knows what they are doing. I had a chin's eye pop out, and they did just that- clean it up and sew it shut. I have had no problems since, and she is just fine. I would think it could easily become infected if the eye is left in, it just sounds gross- a rotting eyeball. Yuck!

 

[CTChin]

Was it a fairly fast surgery?

I think you may of convinced me. I just can't picture him 8 years from now dealing with a damp eye. Thank you.

 

[Stackie]

I would definitely get the socket cleaned & sewed shut. Less chance for an infection to enter if it is sewn shut.