Milk?!

[iluvguineapigs4]

I know this may sound really odd but has anyone's piggies had some kind of milky looking fluid in their eyes? I've noticed it comes up when they clean themselves. And I think when it dries up it becomes a crusty substance. I was wondering, is this normal? And what is it?

 

[first_time_piggie_mum]

Hi
yes its normal, its their natural cleaning liquid that they secrete.

Nothing to worry about |)

 

[Wiebke]

The milky is cleaning fluid and perfectly normal.

Watery eyes mean that there is an irritant in the eyes. If that doesn't stop please see the vet in case there is something stuck under a lid that could cause an infection.

You may find this thread from our reference section interesting: http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=58854

 

[iluvguineapigs4]

They don't have watery eyes just the milky stuff. Thanks! I thought it was a cleaning fluid but just to be sure! Is the crust normal?

 

[Wiebke]

It can happen if it isn't properly drained away. If they let you, gently remove it, otherwise it will fall off eventually.

 

[iluvguineapigs4]

Yeah they let me! Thanks