I was thinking of a go fund me, but if he passes, I'd have to refund everyone.

I was just told that Go Fund me is not allowed on Subeta.

I agree with, at the very least, going on the ASPCA's website and looking at their resources, or finding their number and calling them to ask about options in your area. Again, worst case scenario, they have nothing. But you only know if you try.

For liability reasons, the vet's office will never tell you to use a product they don't explicitly recommend for each individual case, and they can't tell you what to use if they don't see your pet. It sucks. Over the counter saline should be just fine - it's got a normal pH and won't be hurting anything.

I agree with the SPCA idea. Our humane society here in town does very discounted exams and procedures if you demonstrate financial need, so if you talk to them, I'm sure they can help.

Well, if the vet isn't an option and there's no charity program local to you that can help, I would suggest gently flushing the eye with a lukewarm saline solution two or three times per day, and cleaning the surrounding skin with a q-tip to remove any debris or particle matter that would further irritate the eye.

You'll also need to clean his enclosure very thoroughly, and keep it extra-clean until the issue clears up. Since there's no way to know the exact cause, err on the side of caution and treat it like a bacterial infection - better safe than sorry.

The good news is, if it's conjunctivitis, it should clear up on its own in a week or two. Just keep a close eye on him and keep both the infected area and his enclosure clean for the duration.

(I am not, of course, a veterinarian, and I can't make any guarantees that this course of action would be successful. I can only give advice based on what I know from helping mom with home-treating cats and kittens with colds and upper respiratory tract infections.)

Today, I checked on Basil. His eye is rock hard. He doesn't seem to be in pain. He eats and drinks like normal and is active whenever he gets up. I'm just keeping him comfortable and giving him whatever he wants <3

Toby and Basil are a little over 2 years old. It wouldn't make sense to give him up to the SPCA .

We are not saying to give him up. We are saying to see if they can help you because you can't really pay full price to get him checked. I know a lot of people (especially low income and homeless people) can get their pet checked for free. I refered a few of my own friends from the streets to do it and they do keep their pets.

I second the people suggesting you try SPCA. I had a few hamsters some time ago and one of them had the same issue. I got an antibiotic ointment that dealt with the problem (I believe mine DID have conjuctivitis). Have you got any friends that may loan you money for the check-up and/or medicine?

You pinged the wrong person :)

No, I do not. I guess I can always call the SPCA.