Eye lesion

[Shannon R]

I saw this eye lesion/red area, almost looks like the inner part of an eyelid, on my 15 month guinea pig today when I got home from work. It wasn't there yesterday.

Does not seem to be bothering him. His cage mate is very submissive so I dont think it would have been him.

Any ideas? I will be taking to a vet but wanted some advice as the vets are not very familiar with pigs in my area

 

[Pearl and Zip]

This may help. Guinea Lynx :: Eyes

 

[helen105281]

That looks like pea eye to me, it is usually harmless but best to get him checked by a vet.

 

[Qualcast&Flymo]

I'm not an expert, but could it be similar to this ? Red lump in eye

Alternatively, it looks a little like what happens if I rub my eye too much when it's irritated by hayfever - the inner corner gets red and inflamed. Also I just looked up about eyes, and apparently most animals have a 'third eyelid' and sometimes that can have problems.

 

[VickiA]

I’d get the vet to look at it. Could be something caught under the eyelid or some sort of irritation.