Injured Duck Question

[bcullom]

My dear sweet Rouen was attacked by a dog when she escaped the pasture- the dog mouthed her pretty good but wasn't really trying to kill her (I don't think). Not much bleeding but she does have a puncture to her chest. I kept her inside for the night and the next day she seemed much better so I put her back with her pals, and on day 3 she seems to be continuing to improve. However, I noticed today that one of her eyes has turned white. Is this from an injury from the dog or possibly a sign of something internal? Thanks in advance for any info you can share.

 

[Kevin565]

Has the entire eye turned white or is it like a white haze over everything?

 

[bcullom]

I think the entire eye is white- can't see any color behind it and it seems like she can't see out of it

 

[Kevin565]

Does the other eye look completely normal? How deep is her current water bowl?

 

[bcullom]

Other eye is fine- water bowl is 1.5ft deep, just put fresh water in, and during the day she has access to a small pond

 

[Amiga]

Is it the nictitating membrane? I would rinse it three times daily with mild saline solution.

 

[bcullom]

I did some research- I'm thinking it could be the nictating membrane- I hope it's not a sign of her condition worsening from internal injury or something- she ate and drank today and was walking around, hoping for the best, thank you for the information

 

[bcullom]

This morning the eye is looking infected- no longer white but glossy with drainage. What ratio saline do you mix or do you buy it premixed?

 

[bcullom]

Found a recipe for saline and gave her eye a good rinse- she continues to improve so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Her drake is super protective and has started 'attacking' me, good that she has a protecter but a pain for me

 

[Amiga]

Please keep us posted - thanks for the update!