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Old 01-14-2011, 05:56 AM   #13
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I would still see the vet and have the dye test done to make sure the cornea wasn't scratched. Corneal scratches are often not visible to the naked eye. Antibiotics may still be necessary either way.
Yep.

This baby has to have the dye test. If there is a scratch close to the eye (lid etc) they'll likely give antibiotics so that an infection doesn't harm the eye itself.
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