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This is for knowledgeable and experienced horse-people only!
My mare (shes eight years old) has nasty eyes. They get "goopy" stuff in them, and its gross. I dont want it to harm her health though. I cant figure out what it is. Its not alergies, cause if it was, she would colic, get hives, founder or look sick. She hasnt had any of those problems. Its not flies irritating her eyes, there are no flies. It is way too cold for flies. (the high was 29 degrees, but it feels like 19!) Its not dirt getting into her eyes, I thoroughly checked and washed them out. There is no place for her to get dirt in her eyes anyway. We dont use shavings in stalls either, so its not that. My other horses dont have this problem, just this mare. Shes not lazy, or inactive, shes perfectly healthy. I dont want this to become a problem for her, please (if you think you know what it is) tell me!
Sorry its so long! (oh, and dont say to visit the vet. I cant afford to visit a vet right now, and they are only accepting emmergancy cases because of the holidays)
Thank you! (link)
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The best advice I can give is get your horse to a vet asap, I wouldn't like to speculate on what the cause could be.
If this isnot possible right now then I would advise you to wipe away any discharge you can. You can apply Vaseline around the eye to reduce the skin being scalded by the discharge.
Never try to force the eyelids open if they are shut as you could damage the eyes further.
A horse will often try to rub an injured eye, making it worse. Use a pair of blinkers to protect the eye. If possible, an ice pack in between layers of soft cloth may help to soothe it if you feel that it is irritating your horse.
Many horses with eye problems are sensitive to light. Place them in a quiet, dust-free, dark, fly-free stable. Feed hay on the floor to minimise dust getting in their eyes, and consult your Vet AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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if you would read you would have noticed that i said that there were no flies and dirt, and i cant afford a trip to the vet right now. she can see fine. the discharge in her eyes is just worrysome. i wash out her eyes 3-5 times daily with a cleaning soloution. i dont have a fly mask or blinkers, and i dont have the extra money to buy some.
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