white goo coming out of both eyes?

[TBlitz]

I think this is allergies, but I want to double/triple check since it is dealing with the eyes and I don't want to take any chances there! It's gunk that's whitish colored and coming from both eyes in small globs. No swelling, but the eyes do look a bit agitated.


TIA!

[goeslikestink]

call a vet never every muck about where eyes are concerned
treat it as you would colic

[Cowgirl09]

If it's colored yellowish and the eyes are blood shot then you should call vet.... it is probably conjunctivitis and you'll need eye antibiotics. Very common in summer especially when the flys are moving from horse to horse.

[Guin]

Sounds infected to me. Do you have any opthalmic erythromycin? Put a "ribbon" of it in each eye, if you do, while you're waiting for the vet.

[SuzieMB]

If there's infection, try Vetericyn spray. It's completely natural and works great!

[goeslikestink]

If there's infection, try Vetericyn spray. It's completely natural and works great!

like said unless stated by a vet dont put anything in the eyes

[Janet]

Sounds infected to me. Do you have any opthalmic erythromycin? Put a "ribbon" of it in each eye, if you do, while you're waiting for the vet.
Don't put ANYTHING in the eye unless the vet tellls you too.

The ONLY thing I will do for an eye while waiting for a call back from the vet is hot compresses.

[Janet]

If there's infection, try Vetericyn spray. It's completely natural and works great!
Not until you have at least consulted with the vet over the phone.

[trubandloki]

Add me to the list that says do not put stuff in your horses eyes with out consulting with your vet. Eyes are something to never skimp on. Call the vet.

[Janet]

If there's infection, try Vetericyn spray. It's completely natural and works great!


According to RAyers on this thread
http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=215555&highlight=Vetericyn

Vetericyn is diute bleach.

according to their website their "miracle" molecule NaOCl is more commonly know as laundry bleach (sodium hypochlorite).

There is NO possibility that I am putting bleach, no matter how diluted, in my horse's eye without the EXPRESS instructions of my vet.

[LKF]

I echo that you must call your vet. While you wait for them to come, use a warm face cloth compress and keep the area clean.
It's most likely allergies and you can always have the tear ducts flushed out.

[ryansgirl]

Don't put ANYTHING in the eye unless the vet tellls you too.

The ONLY thing I will do for an eye while waiting for a call back from the vet is hot compresses.

Absolutely agree!! Why people mess around with eyes is beyond me - DON'T put anything in their eyes unless a vet specifically says to! Having dealt w/ two corneal ulcers - one which required a four day stay at the equine "hospital" there is no way I would delay calling the vet. Period.

[kidswith4legs]

Is your horses' nose running too? I know it sounds like a dumb ?, but one of mine had the same nasty white goop coming out of both eyes b/c her tear ducts were clogged and couldn't drain properly thru the nose. Call the vet and if that's it they'll flush them out and give you some drops and you'll be good to go!

[BornToRide]

Goopy eyes can also be a sign of IR btw! If the eyes check out OK and the horse shows other possible IR signs (fat pockets, easy kepper, swollen udder or sheath, etc) it could be a real possibility.

[Ghazzu]

As has been suggested, call the vet and ask for advice.
I periodically remind my clients that I will never get aggravated with them for calling me with an eye problem.

[Just Wondering]

Goopy eyes can also be a sign of IR btw!


Huh?

[Lori B]

Ghazzu, question -- is it ok to wash a horse's eyes with sterile saline for cases of apparent minor eye irritation? Or while waiting to hear from / see a vet? It is my understanding that saline is not 'putting something in the horse's eye'.

[Ghazzu]

Ghazzu, question -- is it ok to wash a horse's eyes with sterile saline for cases of apparent minor eye irritation? Or while waiting to hear from / see a vet? It is my understanding that saline is not 'putting something in the horse's eye'.

I would say yes to that one.

[BornToRide]

Huh?
Horses with insulin resistance tend to have bilateral goopy eyes as well.

[TBlitz]

Thanks for all the replies! I went to the vet this morning and she says it's conjuctivitis after doing a thorough exam. Hopefully my poor guy feels better in the next few days with the eye ointment.

[Lori B]

Thanks, Ghazzu.

[equineartworks]

As has been suggested, call the vet and ask for advice.
I periodically remind my clients that I will never get aggravated with them for calling me with an eye problem.

^^^^^^^^
this... :yes: :)

I know not all vets are like this, but it certainly doesn't hurt to give a call. We had a motto in the clinic...If it concerns you enough to question what to do, it is a concern that should be discussed with your vet. I happen to be blessed with an AMAZING vet who welcomes calls, and if it is something that she is concerned about, we set up a time for her to come out, if it is something she feels I can handle...she points out our plan of attack and we get it done.

I would rather be safe then sorry, especially when it comes to the eyes. :yes:

[MunchkinsMom]

Here's what I do - clean the gunk off his face, flush with eye wash and call the vet.

The call is alway free, and my vet is great about discussing on the phone and determining if a farm visit is warranted based on symptoms.

[Valentina_32926]

My horse get that periodically. If they have sand on their heads it means they've gotten sand in their eyes so I have to flush the eyes out to get rid of the irritant (i.e. the sand). If no sand it's usually allergies.

As long as eyes aren't red and goo isn't yellow it's probably not a big deal:cool:, but if the vet is coming your way anytime soon it's best if he told you that, since I am not a vet and neither are (most) of the people on this BB. :lol:

[Ja Da Dee]

I know not all vets are like this, but it certainly doesn't hurt to give a call. We had a motto in the clinic...If it concerns you enough to question what to do, it is a concern that should be discussed with your vet

That's my motto too. If I wonder to myself "hmmm should I call the vet for this?" I call the vet.