conjunctivitis

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i never normally post on forums and things but i was just wondering if any of you NR people could maybe offer some help as to how to clear up conjunctivitis?

my pony had it last year and the vet told us to bathe them in salty water and gave us some eye drops to put squirt into them 2/ 3 times a day if i remember correctly but she said not to worry too much if i couldnt manage to get them in him because she knew he was going to be really awkward about it, and it turned out to be literally a battle of wills to get them in him because he hates anything going near his eyes.

now this morning when i went to feed his eyes well mainly his left eye was really swollen and gunky so i managed to bathe them slightly with slightly salty water, and i left him in to keep him away from the flys to stop them becomming more irritated plus so none of the other horses get it because its meant to be contageous isnt it? anyway when i went back tonight they were still a bit swollen, but they were weeping more than anything, he looked like he was crying with the tears running down his cheeks, but there wasnt any yellow gunk like this morning so i bathed them to a fashion again with the salty water and will see what hes like tommorrow.

but basically i dont really want to get the vet out just yet 1. because he'll more than likely not let the vet anywhere near his eyes/face to have a proper look because he's petrified of vets and also hell be extra weary because he just had his flutet on monday 2. i no there'll give us eyedrops for him and you cant get them in him and 3. like i said hes only just had the vet out. obviously if hes still got it in a couple of days or if it gets anyworse then i wont hesitate to get them out, but i was just wondering if anyone on here has had/got a pony with conjunctivitis and how did you / are you treating it to get it to go away? i feel so sorry for him because it must be sore

anyways sorry for rambling on and thankyou in advance for any replies x
 
my horse suffers because of the flies.I brought some brolene from the chemists and use that in his eyes.He is not brilliant about it but providing you have someone to hold his head still and can open the eye enough to get the drops in then there shouldn't be a problem.My vet is aware of the problem with my horse and is happy for me to continue treating it the way I am for a couple of days but he said if it doesn't improve then he will need to come and take a look.He also recommended bathing them daily with warm salty water,use of a fly mask or fly fringe and bringing him in before sun set and putting him out later in the morning to avoid the worst time of day.He also suggested that I ensure I use a good fly spray and rub it around the eye area without getting it in his eyes.His eyes are looking far better now so I am happy that the treatment has worked so far,although I won't hesitate to get the vet should they get worse again. I am using the naf deet fly spray atm and it seems to be the most successful one so far.If you can't get drops in his eyes with help then you will need to get the vet out to take a good look as it is possible that there is something in the eye,possibly a bit of grass or a hay seed or worst still fly eggs.
 
Not conjunctivitis, but J has a blocked tear duct. I battled with him with eye drops but then the vet suggested a cream. I get it from the vet but it's a human one, might be worth asking in your pharmacy and saying that you just can't bear putting drops in for your own poorly eye ;);)
 
My mini horse had runny eyes ,had to wipe the crust off every day. I asked the homeopath /bioenergetics firm (local) for a combined remedy spray, which i gave him twice a day then once a day over about 7 days, & he hasn't got the problem any more. If the horse doesn't like being sprayed (1 second) in mouth, you can spray it on a flat piece of apple or carrot. Or dig a little scoop out of the slice & squirt the spray in it.
 
We always use the herb 'Eyebright'. Make it into a cold tea and bathe the eyes twice a day, taking care to use a clean piece of cotton wool for each eye/application. :)
 
My sympathies - I am finding this a real problem this year with both horses. My remedy is a daily bathe with warm salt water, refresh with cool teabags and add a squeeze of Goldeneye ointment to the eye. The ointment is available from the chemist and was recommended on this forum by others - it is slightly easier to administer than eyedrops as it tends to stay put. One horse is very accepting of the treatment; the other less so but I manage to get a bit of cream in the corner of his eye, then gently close the eye and massage it a little so it spreads. It is very quick to clear the problem - usually looks better within 24 hours, although I continue the treatment for a few days.

I also (try to) keep a flymask on 24/7 and, personally, find the Equilibrium ones best.
 
thanks for all the replies will see what will work for my boy x

do you need to get a perscription for the eyedrops and ointments that have been sugested or can you just buy them over the counter?
Ryder - what shops sell the homeopath spray that you use?
AengusOg - where can i get 'eyebright' from?

bought him a new flymask with ears today, hopefully he'll decide to leave this one on instead of insisting on using the fence to pull it off :rolleyes:
 
Sorry - should have said. You can buy Goldeneye ointment (and other eyedrops that contain Brolene) over the counter. I have always avoided telling them that it's for a horse, though.


Hope you find a solution that works.
 
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