My Guinea Pig Has A Flaky Eye?

[sweetcake]

my guinea pigs are about the same age i recently found out that one of their eyes or two or their eyes (dont know which one) have a few flakes around their eyes kinda like eye poop. I just recently gave both of them a bath and the eyes thing is still there please help!

 

[Deleted member 114675]

I can't see anything that would concern me - I'll tag @helen105281

 

[helen105281]

It looks like eye gunk to me, but keep an eye on it over the next few days and if it starts to get worse or scabs appear, get him checked by a vet.

 

[peacelovesandie]

It just looks like sleepy-dust to me.... like what us humans get!

Their eyes secrete a sort of serum that they use to clean their faces with, and some of it dries around their eyes. If there is a LOT of crustiness and their eyes are sticking together, then that would be a sign of infection or other illness. Having small bits around their eyes is normal.... I just pick it off with my fingernail