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My hamster has been kept over a year; last week its eye was slightly inflamed. I read online to use saline, but none was available locally, so I bought levofloxacin eye drops and used them three times daily. It worsened, and now the eyeball is shrunken, probably blind, the eye stays open and protruding. Last night the saline arrived and I applied some, then it seemed to bleed. I am a student and just want to know how long it can live; there is no vet nearby and I can only use saline and eye drops.

From your description, the hamster's eye may be conjunctivitis with secondary tissue adhesion, a complication after eye inflammation, worsened by poor care and wrong medicine. Tight adhesion may stop the pupil from dilating and contracting, and without professional eye exam and surgery it may die after a while. Hamsters are tiny with low self-healing. Use pet-specific cleaner, not human eye drops; if no improvement, see a vet.

How can you tell if a dog’s eye discharge is normal?

A small amount of eye discharge is normal, formed from tears mixed with bacteria, sand, dust, and hair, and just needs cleaning. But excessive discharge, abnormal color, red swollen eyes, smelly secretions, or frequent eye rubbing may signal bacterial or viral infection or injury. Wipe with warm water or saline daily, and see a vet if unchanged or with other symptoms.

After going outside, my dog’s eyes are red, half its face is covered with black discharge, and the corners have yellow fluid and tearing

Red eyes with heavy discharge suggest an eye infection. If the dog fought outside, the eye may have been injured, and the dark discharge is likely blood mixed with eye matter. Seek professional cleaning at a clinic; if unavailable, rinse with saline or 3% boric acid.

Had a Cold Before, but Now Eye Discharge Increased, Eyelids Red and Will Not Open, Still Congested and Sneezing, Took Amoxicillin

The cat's condition may be from a cold, blocked nasolacrimal duct, or feline rhinotracheitis. A common cold usually improves in a week with pet cold and anti-inflammatory medicine plus warmth.

What medicine is used for a cat’s inflamed eye?

Use pet-specific antibacterial or antiviral eye drops based on cause. Bacterial conjunctivitis or keratitis needs antibiotic drops; viral needs interferon drops; traumatic inflammation needs wound cleaning and anti-inflammatory medicine.

Is it normal for a cat to have eye discharge?

A small amount of eye discharge with no other eye abnormalities is generally normal. However, excessive discharge along with redness, tearing, or inability to open the eyes may indicate heat or infections such as conjunctivitis or keratitis. Clean the eyes and use antibiotic eye drops, and see a vet if it does not improve.

What should I do if my cat’s eyes are oozing pus and won’t open?

Causes include bacterial or viral mixed infection. Clean with pet eye wash, then use drops with tylosin or acyclovir; improvement shows in 2-3 days. If no improvement or contagious disease like rhinotracheitis is involved, see the vet promptly.

What causes eye discharge in a puppy?

A little discharge is normal; a lot may mean heat or inflammation. Clean with antibacterial drops for simple cases, but red swollen eyes need a vet for conjunctivitis or keratitis.

What should I do if one of my cat’s eyes won’t open properly?

A cat that can't quite open one eye may have an irritant or eye disease. First check for foreign objects like hair, paper or sand; flush with saline or pet eye wash, then apply neomycin sulfate eye drops to prevent infection. If there's no foreign body but redness, swelling or discharge, it may be conjunctivitis or keratitis from bacteria or viruses - clean the discharge, use antibiotic drops, and if the cat is lethargic, sneezing or off its food, see a vet to rule out feline herpesvirus or calicivirus.