I have a young sulcata baby. Probably about 4 inch shell length. Her right eye is normal and the left eye is slightly shut, its never been fully open like the right eye. No discharge or anything like that, just the left eye seems to not be opened as wide. I was wondering if this is a concern?
Eye problem?
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Hi Dave:
There's a product on the market for animals called Terramycin Opthalmic Ointment. It is a wonder drug and works miracles on eyes. See if you can find it and apply it to the eye two or three times a day. Clears problems right up.
You can get it from your vet or from a feed store (cattle and horse feed).
There's a product on the market for animals called Terramycin Opthalmic Ointment. It is a wonder drug and works miracles on eyes. See if you can find it and apply it to the eye two or three times a day. Clears problems right up.
You can get it from your vet or from a feed store (cattle and horse feed).
Yes it does indicate a problem. Are you using one of those coil type florescent UV bulbs? That could do it. Low temps or dehydration could contribute to it too. Diet, calcium deficiency, and lack of sunshine or UV might also cause something like that. It could also be a mechanical injury. How long have you had the tortoise and how long has it been this way? The eyes are a very good indicator of tortoise health. Whenever you see a problem with the eyes it should be cause for concern.
Yvonne's suggestion should clear up the symptom, but what is the real problem?
Yvonne's suggestion should clear up the symptom, but what is the real problem?
But Tom raises some good points. What kind of light are you using?
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