How do I get rid of hay pokes?
This piece could be very small so it’s important to check closely and remove any remaining hay with tweezers. The hay poke can be treated with Murine eye drops (with the yellow label for ‘irritated’ eyes), or by using colloidal silver liquid as eye drops (administered using a plastic syringe) 2-3 times a day.
What do I do if my guinea pig has a hay poke?
The hay poke can be treated with Murine eye drops (with the yellow label for ‘irritated’ eyes), or by using colloidal silver liquid as eye drops (administered using a plastic syringe) 2-3 times a day. We have found colloidal silver to work best.
Is it possible for a guinea pig to go blind?
Guinea pigs can go blind for various reasons to do with eye health, but this is not the disaster it would be for many other pets; they can hardly see their paws in front of their faces at the best of times! Signs of Eye Problems. Because guinea pigs like to forage about and snuffle in their bedding, they sometimes get injuries to the eye.
What happens if a guinea pig has an eye problem?
An eye problem in a guinea pig is not in itself serious, but may lead to depression and lack of appetite. Guinea pigs can quickly become quite ill with gut problems if they are not eating the correct diet and so it is important to keep them free of other problems so as to prevent this.
How can you tell if a guinea pig has cataract?
Other signs that there are problems with the eyes are swellings, crustiness or redness or excess tear production. Sometimes the eye will become milky but there will be no redness or apparent pain. In this case, it is likely to be a cataract, which older guinea pigs are rather prone to develop.
How can you tell if a guinea pig has a corneal ulcer?
A corneal ulcer is a defect in the layer of your guinea pig’s eye known as the cornea and it is painful. You may be able to see a bit of cloudiness or redness in the eye. It’s more likely that your guinea pig may paw at it, keep it closed, or even rub it on the ground to signal that they have a problem.
How can I tell if my guinea pig is blind?
Observing your pig’s behavior in an unfamiliar environment can help determine if your guinea pig is blind. A blind pig will often startle more easily. A light shown into the eye of a blind pig may reflect white rather than the typical red reflected by a normal eye.
Why does my guinea pig have crusty eyes?
Crusty eyes can be a sign of an upper respiratory tract infection. A guinea pig with a respiratory infection may also have a snotty nose, be lethargic, and may not be eating. Respiratory infections are treated with antibiotics.
A corneal ulcer is a defect in the layer of your guinea pig’s eye known as the cornea and it is painful. You may be able to see a bit of cloudiness or redness in the eye. It’s more likely that your guinea pig may paw at it, keep it closed, or even rub it on the ground to signal that they have a problem.
How can I tell if my guinea pig’s nose is blocked?
An easy test to see if there is a blocked nasal-lacrimal duct is to use a fluorescein eye stain and wait to see if it leaks out of your guinea pig’s nose. Normal ducts flow through the nose and allow drainage from the eyes but if that duct is blocked or clogged, excessive drainage will occur from the eye.
