Guinea pigs do not have the best of their senses in their eyes, but in their movement and smell, so having an eye problem is annoying, but it is not as debilitating as it is in other animals. In any case, it is clear, being completely healthy and well cared for contributes to their well-being and happiness, so in this article we will look at what signs indicate that our guinea pigs may have eye problems.
eye problems
One of the most obvious eye problems that can occur to a guinea pig is that some straw, wood shavings, etc., gets into it. that causes discomfort or even some injury. If it is visible, the best thing in these cases is to take it to the vet, not try to get anything out of it, because what we would do would be to damage it more. The risks of wood shavings for guinea pigs, used as bedding, are well known at Cunipic, which is why we have Paper Naturlitter (in different sizes), a totally recyclable, ecological, dust-free bedding and without any risk to health. ; on the contrary, totally natural and comfortable.
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Conjunctivitis
Returning to the eyes, another sign that our guinea pig may suffer from an eye problem is that there is redness, inflammation, dryness or constant tearing. In this case it may be an infection or conjunctivitis. If the eye appears with a white web, but there is no apparent pain or redness, it is possibly a cataract, a common condition in elderly guinea pigs.
Treatment for cataracts does not exist, but there are antibiotic treatments for eye infections such as conjunctivitis, but in this case only the vet can prescribe it. On the other hand, it is in our hands to be able to wash them from time to time with saline solution and gauze. This alleviates the symptoms of conjunctivitis, while doing it once in a while can prevent eye ailments.
