white border around eye?

[lovemypiggiee]

does anyone know what this is? i asked my vet about it and they weren’t sure and gave me an eye cream for him a few months ago which did nothing, but i’m pretty sure it got bigger over time.

 

[Siikibam]

I’ll tag @Wiebke @PigglePuggle @VickiA

Has it gotten worse over the months or stayed the same? I would consider having him checked again.

 

[Wiebke]

View attachment 205130does anyone know what this is? i asked my vet about it and they weren’t sure and gave me an eye cream for him a few months ago which did nothing, but i’m pretty sure it got bigger over time.

Hi

This is osseous metaplasia (soft eye tissue being replaced by bony tissue). It is harmless and is not painful. It is also not all that uncommon in older guinea pigs. There is nothing you can do about it. All it does is limit the field of sight a little bit (just the very edge).

You can find the condition listed in our Caring for older guinea pigs guide: Caring for Older Piggies and Facing the End - A practical and supportive information collection

 

[lovemypiggiee]

thank you!