Red lump in eye

[SusanE13]

My guinea pig has developed a red ‘stye looking’ bump in the corner of his eye. No emergency vets who treat exotics are open today. Any idea of what this is and if this is an urgent issue?

 

[Mother Hubbard]

Oooh that looks nasty, some kind of ulceration perhaps.
If your guinea pig is registered with a vets, they ordinarily will offer emergency service or a call facility.
Maybe some else has some thoughts.

 

[SusanE13]

Oooh that looks nasty, some kind of ulceration perhaps.
If your guinea pig is registered with a vets, they ordinarily will offer emergency service or a call facility.
Maybe some else has some thoughts.

Our pig has never been ill and does not have a regular vet. Being a Sunday and that he’s an exotic we’ve run the gamut of emergency vets in Kansas City. I do have someone who can see him tomorrow, but my son is so worried about the pig.

 

[Mother Hubbard]

Oh right, I didn't realise you we're in the US, then best advice is to keep your pig comfortable, ensuring he is eating and pooping.

 

[SusanE13]

Oh right, I didn't realise you we're in the US, then best advice is to keep your pig comfortable, ensuring he is eating and pooping.

Thank you! If you think of anything else please let me know.

 

[Mother Hubbard]

If your pig is housed with a friend, then they will no doubt they will keep licking it so best they are kept separate for the time being until you get to the vets.

 

[SusanE13]

Thank you! If you think of anything else please let me know.

 

[Mother Hubbard]

How did you get on at the vets today? Been thinking about your lovely piggy @SusanE13

 

[Betsy]

I was wondering exactly the same thing! How did you get on?

 

[SusanE13]

Thank you! We have a vet appointment tomorrow. It was the soonest we could be seen. He does not seem to be in pain, but it looks gross and is weeping. I’ll let you know what they say. I just hope poor Theo does not lose an eye.

 

[SusanE13]

Theo has a common eye infection. The red lump is an inflamed gland. They are flushing the eye and giving antibiotic eye drops. Thank you so much for responding to my inquiry from Sunday. We were so worried - thank you.

 

[Mother Hubbard]

That's great news, good hear he's got veterinary care, let's hope he continues responding well and gets better very soon.
Paws crossed.

 

[SusanE13]

Thanks!

 

[SusanE13]

Thanks!