Why does sugar glider have a swollen eye?
It could also be an abcessed tooth-please don’t wait to get her into the vet. When I first noticed that Layla’s eye was swollen it was already 1:00 am, it looked swollen but not droopy. It looked kinda of crusty and she looked as if it was giving her a hard time jumping around like as if she couldn’t see well and was thrown off balance.
Why does my Suggie have a swollen eye?
My suggie just developed a very swollen eye overnight that appears to be hindering her ability to do almost everything. She is hungry and eating and I will make sure to contact a vet tomorrow asap, but does anyone know what might have happened??? She’s otherwise been extremely healthy
Is it normal to get Puffy under the eye?
Yes, if you see puffiness under the eye, it is often a sign of tooth decay or an “angry” tooth. Sometimes antibiotic treatment and drainage of the abscess will clear it up but sometimes the tooth will have to be pulled. I just wanted to post a little more for you all on abscesses and what to watch for.
It could also be an abcessed tooth-please don’t wait to get her into the vet. When I first noticed that Layla’s eye was swollen it was already 1:00 am, it looked swollen but not droopy. It looked kinda of crusty and she looked as if it was giving her a hard time jumping around like as if she couldn’t see well and was thrown off balance.
What are the symptoms of a malnourished sugar glider?
Malnourished sugar gliders are weak, slow to respond, and usually thin and dehydrated. Anemic and hypoproteinemic sugar gliders may also have bruising, abnormal swelling, and pale mucous membranes. Weakened animals may develop additional infections.
Why does my sugar glider have a mouth infection?
Discharge from the eyes and weight loss are other signs of infection. Sugar gliders can become infected with the bacteria after undergoing surgery, trauma, or another infection. A common cause in sugar gliders is an abscess in the mouth.
What kind of injuries do sugar gliders get?
Sugar gliders may be aggressive and can cause severe trauma to each other, particularly during mating and the introduction of new adults. These injuries often occur around the face and may include eye injuries and corneal scratches. Corneal scratches may develop slow-healing sores and conjunctivitis (inflammation of the tissue around the eye).
