Author Topic: Lamb eye problem (Read 759 times)

AlexGraham · « **on:** April 23, 2020, 05:54:36 pm »

White spot on eye?
This little ram lamb was born but deserved by mum in a dusty shady part of the field 6 days ago. We nursed him back to life and got mum's colostrum and the first milk in him for three days but unfortunately they never bonded.
From day one his eye was teary and had a tiny white spot. The tearing has gone completely but the spot is still there. Definitely only acting one eye, no other lambs he is in with have or are developing same. Any help as never seen this before. Did wonder if it was an abrasion caused by dirt getting in just after birth. Picture attached

twizzel · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2020, 08:43:06 pm »

It sounds like entripion, especially if he has had a teary eye since day 1. The white can be an ulcer or inflammation. Best get the vet to look at it sooner rather than later as you’ll probably need some cream to sort out the white inflammation.

ZacB · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2020, 10:54:16 pm »

2nd the entropion thought.......have a google for in turned eyelid in lambs. We’ve had it a couple of times and on both occasions have managed to turn the lid with no veterinary assistance. Pop it out and then smooth back as if wiping something from your eye. If done immediately it can sort itself straight away, left, as with yours it will probably take a few attempts - as in a number of times a day. Fingers crossed for you