Eye ProbLems
Guinea Pigs can be prone to some eye issues. For the most part their eyes are open all the time. They go snuffling around in their hay, and can get hay pokes in the eye. If you can see the piece of hay, carefully remove it and flush their eye with saline eye drops. We also use Terramycin Antibiotic Eye Gel, twice a day until cleared up. The eyes tend to recover very quickly.
They can also get pink eye like us. Again we use Terramycin. Treat for at least a week.
The eyes also tell us about how are piggy friends are feeling. You want to see nice bright and shiny eyes. If they are dull, receding or crusty, your pig friend is not feeling well, and there should be a cause for concern.
Teeth can also cause an issue with the eyes on rare occasions . If in any doubt about your Guinea Pigs health, please seek advise from your Exotic Vet.
They can also get pink eye like us. Again we use Terramycin. Treat for at least a week.
The eyes also tell us about how are piggy friends are feeling. You want to see nice bright and shiny eyes. If they are dull, receding or crusty, your pig friend is not feeling well, and there should be a cause for concern.
Teeth can also cause an issue with the eyes on rare occasions . If in any doubt about your Guinea Pigs health, please seek advise from your Exotic Vet.