My guinea pigs eye has been swollen for a day or so I though it was just some eye snot then I looked and it looks pretty bad as the pandemic is happening I don’t know what to do . She is eating and drinking fine but can u guys help me x
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Emergency help please - eye
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My guinea pigs eye has been swollen for a day or so I though it was just some eye snot then I looked and it looks pretty bad as the pandemic is happening I don’t know what to do . She is eating and drinking fine but can u guys help me x
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Eye problems can rapidly deterorait quickly.you need to see a vet promptly .you can ring your vet that is open,maybe send an email with pictures . then they can advise you how to get/medication/and or a consultation.a general vet should be able to deal with eye injuries.I'm not sure if you are uk based or somewhere else in the world. uk it is now 03.50 am.most of the health and illness experts are in bed. i will tag @Wiebke . i hope you can get to the vet today.let the forum know how you get on. I'm sorry it has happen during covid 19.
THankyou so much yes I am in the uk later today I will be calling the vet to try and sort something out other than that all I can do if clean it of the area around itEye problems can rapidly deterorait quickly.you need to see a vet promptly .you can ring your vet that is open,maybe send an email with pictures . then they can advise you how to get/medication/and or a consultation.a general vet should be able to deal with eye injuries.I'm not sure if you are uk based or somewhere else in the world. uk it is now 03.50 am.most of the health and illness experts are in bed. i will tag @Wiebke . i hope you can get to the vet today.let the forum know how you get on. I'm sorry it has happen during covid 19.
Please see a vet as soon as you can. Eye problems should never wait and will generally be treated as a priority by UK vets because they can deteriorate very quickly.
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