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rileyflorence
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PostSubject: Appa's eyes   Appa's eyes EmptySat Sep 03, 2011 1:25 am

So, for the past 2-3 days Appa's eyes have been a little red with "goobers" in the corners. They don't seem to be bothering him. He's not batting at them or anything. We took him to the vet today. The vet said "probably allergies, give him benadryl 3x a day and give him this antibiotic pill with these antibiotic eyedrops just in case. My wife and I think the antibiotics are a little unnecessary... Are we crazy? Would you give him all three or start with just the benadryl and see if it clears up?
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PostSubject: Re: Appa's eyes   Appa's eyes EmptySat Sep 03, 2011 1:30 am

Personally I would do the benadryl and the topical medication. The pills seem like a bit much. The vets i work for don't prescribe pills for eye allergy issues Neutral now if he was itchy and biting and licking at his paws I would give all three.
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PostSubject: Re: Appa's eyes   Appa's eyes EmptySat Sep 03, 2011 2:24 am

Chili has the same thing, but the goobers only come out when the seasonal allergies hit me too! He actually had them a little this week but was fine since the spring. Try the benadryl, it'll make him a bit sleepy btw. Chillster's allergies did get better when we gave him salmon oil with each meal, though.
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PostSubject: Re: Appa's eyes   Appa's eyes EmptySat Sep 03, 2011 9:17 am

I'd do just the eye drops as directed. And the Benadryl as needed if you think it's necessary. I wouldn't do antibiotic pills unless absolutely necessary. I hate using Benadryl even unless absolutely necessary because it sends my boy into a drunken-like state for 4+ hours.

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PostSubject: Re: Appa's eyes   Appa's eyes EmptySat Sep 03, 2011 11:53 am

I agree with Val, i'd only do drops.

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PostSubject: Re: Appa's eyes   Appa's eyes EmptySun Sep 04, 2011 12:17 am

You may have a second opinion from another vet if you're not sure with your vet but I think your vet knows what he is doing. Smile
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PostSubject: Re: Appa's eyes   Appa's eyes EmptySun Sep 04, 2011 12:25 am

I think he does, but my wife and I are both medication avoiders. Meds tend to be a last resort for us, so those tendencies carried over to our pup. We've given Appa benadryl before (he got swarmed by some yellow jackets on our patio) and he doesn't act drowsy at all. We only used benadryl last night and his eyes looked way better this morning. We used both eyedrops and benadryl today and they're completely clear and white with no goobers already. Thanks for your input guys, it really helps to have lots of opinions to turn to that are backed with experience.
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PostSubject: Re: Appa's eyes   Appa's eyes EmptySun Sep 04, 2011 12:31 am

Very welcome! Glad his eyes are getting better! Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: Appa's eyes   Appa's eyes EmptySun Sep 04, 2011 12:53 pm

Ah great to hear that! Glad he's getting better. Hopefully totally recovered by tomorrow.
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