Gunky eyes in sheep

Messybun

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Alright. New sheep (had them one week) has green gunk around her eyes and a little in her nose.
What’s my treatment? I believe I have vetrycin ointment, I have vet RX. Do I use those or something else?
Natural treatment is better.
 

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I'd watch it, not treat immediately. Might be minor irritation? I'd give it a couple days, maybe check her temperature. If she's eating well, bright/active, normal temp, and it doesn't get worse I'd leave it be. If it doesn't clear up in a week or two, then I'd head to google. 😅
 

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How is she doing now?
Still has gunk in her eyes. They all do. I’m guessing it’s just a sheep thing.
One of my goats was wheezing yesterday and junky but they’ve been introduced for a while, I don’t suspect it’s the same thing. Perhaps just the wool brushes the eyes or allergies?
 
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