What can I use for my ferret's scratched eye if I can't afford a vet?

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My ferret has a scratched/perforated cornea. We don't have the money right now to take him to a vet which is killing me because I want him to be okay and treated properly. So I wanted to know what we can do to help. I did some research and was told that antibacterial ointment/eye drops work. What would be safe to use on a ferret? I don't want him to be in pain, which I'm sure he is even though he won't show it. Please please please help me. I want my little baby to be okay. Pet's info: Small Animal | Ferret | Male | neutered

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Clindamycin can be used but eye status and actual injury requires a veterinary assessment as if eye is perforated there may be contraindications. Pictures of the eyes would help us greatly to give you more specific advices. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

What can I use for my ferret's scratched eye if I can't afford a vet?

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