Answer:It is ideal for you veterinarian to check her out before Monday - I don't like to take a chance with eyes, especially because I can't see it to gauge the severity. Use an eye lube until you can get her like this one: https://www.1800petmeds.com/Optixcare+Eye+Lube+-prod12294.html

Answer:That is certainly unusual. I would have to see what you are talking about to give you any kind of advice, so definitely show that to your veterinarian when you can.

Answer:There are many things that cause hair loss around the eye like that (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm

Answer:It sounds like an allergic reaction. Oral antihistamines (like benadryl or zyrtec) should help - if not, see your veterinarian for a definitive diagnosis.

Answer:At his age, really a lot of things could be going on, so having your veterinarian check him out is ideal.

Answer:It is ideal for your veterinarian to see her to diagnoses an underlying cause (allergic conjunctivitis, dry eye, etc.) because lots of problems are treated differently. If it is minor, she may respond to an over-the-counter eye lube like this one: https://www.1800petmeds.com/Optixcare+Eye+Lube+-prod12294.html

Answer:I am solely a small animal (just dogs and cats) veterinarian so contact a veterinarian that specializes in exotics for help with your fish. You can often find them at your local veterinary school or on websites like Justanswer.com.

Answer:This is the Ask the Vet section for medical questions only. Contact a veterinarian that specializes in exotics for help with your ferret. You can often find them at your local veterinary school or on websites like Justanswer.com.

Answer:I usually use Wisdom labs for DNA testing. Here is a link to their site: https://www.wisdompanel.com/en-us. I don't think they do PRA testing - you would have to contact a veterinary ophthalmologist about that.

Answer:It really depends on what it is secondary to - often it will be allergic conjunctivitis which will need a steroid as well as an antibiotic, BUT your veterinarian will need to stain the cornea to be sure there is no corneal involvement before starting a topical steroid.

Answer:Here is a link to a really good article about Cherry Eyes, written by another veterinarian, from a site that I trust: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951447

Answer:If you cannot see the eyeball, it is so severe that seeing a veterinarian is certainly ideal to potentially save the kitten's vision. If that is just not an option at all, try Terramycin ointment, if the kitten is old enough - I can't tell exactly how old by what you describe.

Answer:I'm glad she has the appointment with the ophthalmologist tomorrow because I can't tell exactly what is going on with her. The carprofen should be enough to ease the discomfort until tomorrow. Don't give anything else because it may interact with the Carprofen and/or whatever plan the ophthalmologist makes for her tomorrow.

Answer:Surgery is really the only treatment for cataracts - controlling an underlying condition, like diabetes, helps them not get thicker, but once they have them, surgery is necessary. Here is a good article about cataracts, written by another veterinarian, from a site that I trust: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951531

Answer:It is ideal to see your veterinarian for a diagnosis, but if that is not an option, You can try over-the-counter things like human saline eye wash solution and/or eye lubs like this one: https://www.1800petmeds.com/Puralube+Vet+Ointment-prod1621.html