Cataracts Kangaroos and Orphan Joeys
An email we got from a wild life carer in Australia asking for Ethosheaven's help.
I am a wildlife carer from Western Australia I have a western grey joey that is developing cataract in both eyes. Raising theses native animals is very expensive and I don't get any money from government bodies.
It is very heart breaking to raise the joeys from 400 g to 2 kg and see the bewlidement in their face as the cataract grows and their vision fades . It would cost up to $3000 to get them removed surgically .
Would it be possible if you could sell the drops at a reduced price please?.
The joey I have, came in at 400 grams she has been in care for about 4 months. I first noticed a small white spot in both her eyes on the 06/08/2019 over the next couple of days it went all over her eyes. It grew very quickly.
There is a lot of theories on how they get cataracts, no one is sure, it is a random occurrence. It is very heartbreaking as the joeys want to curl up into a ball when they would be starting to look around and be more active.
I sincerely hope you can see your way clear to helping us out. There wouldn't be enough words to say thank you.
WE ALWAYS TRY TO HELP WHEN WE CAN THIS IS OUR ETHOS
Ethosheaven will send you a box of ethos eye drops Free - I am sure if the word spreads others will also help out as I think the joey will need 6+ boxes - if anyone would like to help this orphan joey please get in touch