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Crusty Eyes

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Maisy and Poppy

Maisy and Poppy

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Hi,
My piggies have crusty eyes and like sleep like humans get. Is this normal?
Many thanks!
 
Chief Guinea Pig said:
Crusty eyes are not normal. How long has it been like this?
Do all piggies have crusty eyes?
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It has been for a week or so. Stupid me, when I went to the vets a week ago, I forgot to tell the vet but I am going to the vets in a week or so. Is it urgent or can it wait?
 
A little bit of stuff in the corner of the eyes like we get, is normal. Just wipe it off with a tissue or cotton wool pad. But if there is a lot all around the lids, it may indicate a problem. How does the eye itself look? Is it clear or opaque? Are the lids reddish? Has she been scratching at the eye?
 
7squeakers. said:
A little bit of stuff in the corner of the eyes like we get, is normal. Just wipe it off with a tissue or cotton wool pad.
But if there is a lot all around the lids, it may indicate a problem.
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There is a bit around the lids. I do take it off! What problem could it indicate?
 
It can be a sign of a brewing URI or an allergy but it is normal to have a small amount, it could even be cleaning fluid.
 
7squeakers. said:
A little bit of stuff in the corner of the eyes like we get, is normal. Just wipe it off with a tissue or cotton wool pad. But if there is a lot all around the lids, it may indicate a problem. How does the eye itself look? Is it clear or opaque? Are the lids reddish? Has she been scratching at the eye?
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The eyes are clear and the lids aren't red.
 
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