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Went out to feed the deer today and spotted a yearling buck with a white spot on its eye. What is it, and is there anything I can do??
Thanks Wade
Thanks Wade
Yearling eye problem
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Do you mean that the eye has an opaque haze on it?
If so probably a permanent injury. It might effect antler growth.
If so probably a permanent injury. It might effect antler growth.
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Thanks Curtis, your probably right on the money. It's not the whole eye, just a 3/16" round spot. I've probably seen it before but just thought it was glare from the sun. Doesn't seem to be any damage other than the discoloration.
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PICTURES!!!!!!!!! If it is an eye infection a heavy dose of B12 Complex will help, but without a photo I am just guessing.
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I have seen white (opaque) spots on eyes before, twice on fawns and twice on adults. Both adults cleared up with no lasting effects, but both fawns ended up blind. I would treat with b12 and antibiotic asap, but won't guarentee any results. good luck.
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Thanks guys, B-12 and antibiotics it is. A picture I think would be darn near impossible to get. He's a ten footer and the lite spot isn't all that noticable to start with. Thanks again Wade