duck

[angelesxoo]

Hi my almost 11 month old duck has been getting eye discharge around his eyes.There was a time where he stopped dipping his head in the water so i would have to pour a bit of water on his head so he can clean himself. He is such a healthy boy he eat, drinks lots of water and poops regularly. I’m wondering if there’s some way i can do to get rid of it. I heard try apple cider and i have tried that before but in too scare that it burns his eyes. So please can someone recommend anything( by the way he’s okay in the second picture he just loves laying down on my lap )

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

daily baths so you make sure he dunks his ENTIRE head

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Don’t put Apple Cider Vinegar near his eyes. It will burn.
Clean it with water.
Like the above poster said, ducks have to dunk their heads in water to clean their eyes and bills. If he doesn’t do this, you will have to show him.
Make sure the ducks have water deep enough to clean their heads in.

 

[CoriM]

Terramycin can cure eye infections and has worked well for my duck when she had an issue. Definitely no on ACV!

 

[angelesxoo]

daily baths so you make sure he dunks his ENTIRE head

okay thank you. will do they usually bathe twice a day but i will do it more frequently

 

[angelesxoo]

Terramycin can cure eye infections and has worked well for my duck when she had an issue. Definitely no on ACV!

okay thank you do you know which specific one i should buy ?

 

[CoriM]

This is what I used: https://www.amazon.com/Zoetis-Terra...=1613185697&sprefix=terramycin,aps,284&sr=8-2

 

[Isaac 0]

Ducks have ineffective tear ducts so rely on a deep water source to help moisten their eyes, and lavage out any debris, or bacteria. In the pictures you provided, you can appreciate the erythema in her sclera which is indicative of conjunctivitis. For the eye's, I suggest applying a damp warm towel for a few seconds, and attempt to wipe off any gunk or debris, afterwards, you can apply an ophthalmic ointment such as Terramycin, or if not readily available an antibacterial ointment such as Neosporin.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/pfizer-terramycin-opthalmic-ointment-1-8-oz

The process can be repeated a couple of times a day, but excessive use of the Terramycin can lead to antibacterial resistance to the bacterial inhabits on her ocular surface, so use just as needed. Preventive measures include ensuring she has a clean deep water source she can dunk her head in as needed. Environmental contaminants such as ammonia, or dust can also irritate the eyes, so strive to create a clean environment as well.

 

[angelesxoo]

This is what I used: https://www.amazon.com/Zoetis-Terramycin-Ophthalmic-Antibiotic-Infections/dp/B07GXX34Z2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2SIZHHNK4Y78J&dchild=1&keywords=terramycin+ophthalmic+ointment&qid=1613185697&sprefix=terramycin,aps,284&sr=8-2

thank you so much !

 

[angelesxoo]

Ducks have ineffective tear ducts so rely on a deep water source to help moisten their eyes, and lavage out any debris, or bacteria. In the pictures you provided, you can appreciate the erythema in her sclera which is indicative of conjunctivitis. For the eye's, I suggest applying a damp warm towel for a few seconds, and attempt to wipe off any gunk or debris, afterwards, you can apply an ophthalmic ointment such as Terramycin, or if not readily available an antibacterial ointment such as Neosporin.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/pfizer-terramycin-opthalmic-ointment-1-8-oz

The process can be repeated a couple of times a day, but excessive use of the Terramycin can lead to antibacterial resistance to the bacterial inhabits on her ocular surface, so use just as needed. Preventive measures include ensuring she has a clean deep water source she can dunk her head in as needed. Environmental contaminants such as ammonia, or dust can also irritate the eyes, so strive to create a clean environment as well.

thank you so much i appreciate it !!