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Rusty has crust around her eyes!

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It's just her eyes, I can't upload a picture case I'm on my phone but I'm freqking out. Dose she need a vet? I see no runny nose anf rusty always snezzes, ever since I got her. My parents told me to wait and if it gets any worst than well go to a vet.
I don't think its sleep, its a yellow kinda colour.
There has been a lot of stress in the house as some might know my brother has moved back in and his girlfriend yells a lot at the dogs and her daughter.
I really hope this isn't serious. Someone please help8...8...
 
Gently bathe with boiled water (COOLED DOWN) wipe with a makeup remover pad, wipe away from the eye. It might be that she's had a little hay poke? or it could be dust..... or yes there could be an infection.
Try the bathing for a day, if no improvement or you notice anything different call the vets ASAP and make an appointment.

Thinking of you love XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

COME ON RUSTY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
Gently bathe with boiled water (COOLED DOWN) wipe with a makeup remover pad, wipe away from the eye. It might be that she's had a little hay poke? or it could be dust..... or yes there could be an infection.
Try the bathing for a day, if no improvement or you notice anything different call the vets ASAP and make an appointment.

Thinking of you love XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

COME ON RUSTY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Thank you very much.
She's a heck of a lot better today, her crusty eyes are gone and the girls both had a bath today. But she's losing weight fast and coat has lost colour.
It could be because I moved her out of a sunny spot and in to a less sunny spot and/or there has been a lot of stress flying around here, i hate to say it b
ut my brothers girlfriend yells a LOT so I'm wondering if that has anything to do with iit
She's gone for until Thursday and if the yelling dosent stop i may just have to move my girliea to my friends house until they leave :(
I'm wondering so you know if that would be okay? All she has is a hamster. Would the guinea pigs be okay with that?
 
While it's great that her eyes are clearing up, but one of the first signs of illness is weight loss. It could be stress, but do you really want to wait until it's too late? Also keep in mind that guinea pigs hide illness, so it might appear less serious than it actually is (not trying to scare you). I would take her to the vet. As far as hamsters go, as long as they're separated I can't imagine them being in the same house would be a problem . Hth xx
 
I don't think the yelling would be the problem.....mmmmmmm
I'd have a chat with your vets, they may suggest Rusty comes in for a check up :)
As long as your friend doesn't mix them together and washes her hands before and after (i do this when playing with Bella the dog i always wash my hands before going and seeing the girls)
Loosing weight issue....... do you know how much? is she managing to pick up her food properly ...could it be toofies? Loosing colour in their coat means they're unwell and loosing condition.
The more i write the more i think i'd be going to the vets love.

HUGS FOR YOU AND LITTLE ONES FOR RUSTY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
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