watering eyes

[Warped]

We brought our mini donkey home Saturday. He's just the cutest little thing. He's doing great and getting spoiled rotten.
But yesterday evening i noticed his eyes watering.There was wet trails running down his face from his eyes.
Is this normal?

 

[Farmer Kitty]

I'd be worried of pink-eye. Watch him close and treat if more signs show or if it is a problem in your area right now.

 

[appytaz]

Also , look for gnats and flies. My horse will get real teary if I wait to late in the morning to get his fly spray on!

 

[mully]

I would clean the eyes with a moist cloth. There is a product that is a tear solution for horses that you can use. People drops that are a tear formula work as well but do not use a "red eye" product. Good luck! He may just have a reaction to some bugs. Keep your eye on him. Donkeys are very sweet so go easy and he will know you are trying to help him.

 

[Warped]

Thanks everyone for the advise.
I wiped his eyes yesterday with a wet cloth and put some horse/pony fly spray on him,and it seems to have helped keep the flys away from his face.
I went out this morning and his eyes are watering a little bit but not as bad as it has been for 2 days.

 

[Countrymom]

Horses get allergies also. You can consult your vet on a product for that if it persists. I also see problems with watery eyes around here if the wind is blowing or it gets dry. A lot of dust gets into our guys eyes and they just need some extra cleaning.

 

[Warped]

Thanks,he rolls in the dirt ALOT! Dust flying everywhere.lol
So maybe it could be all the dirt also. I keep going out and wiping his eyes.
Gosh i swear i love him more than any animal i have ever had. he's just the cutest sweetest thing ever! Follows me around like a dog. Love it!!

 

[Oklabarrelracer]

I agree with countrymom. You also might think about putting a fly mask on him to keep dust & stuff out of his eyes.