Concerning eye patch

[Sunnyandbutch]

Last week we took our 3 year old Guinea pig to the vet after noticing a concerning grey hairless patch around the eye. The vets took a ringworm culture ( negative) and said it was an injury to the eye. We have been giving him the prescribed antibiotic drops. Today we noticed that the patch has slightly expanded and turned pink. Does anyone know if this is just scabbing or does this warrant another vet visit.

 

[Piggies&buns]

If you are concerned then return to the vet.
I’ve not seen an injury to the eye result in this kind of symptoms.

 

[Sunnyandbutch]

@Piggies&buns
Unfortunately our vet is booked/ closed until Tuesday. Do you think I should separate my guinea pigs until I can get him into the vet? Sunny is otherwise well, and has been eating/ acting regularly.

 

[Piggies&buns]

No there is no need to separate them.

 

[Sunnyandbutch]

After researching I’m concerned it could be an abscess. Is this a typical place/ situation for an abscess to occur? If he had an abscess along the eye would that require surgery?

 

[Princess Dustmop]

Abscesses have to be drained, whether that requires full fledged surgery or just lancing (making an incision to release the gunk) depends on location and accessibility.

 

[Piggies&buns]

The vet would need to drain an abscess one way or another, he would also need painkillers and antibiotics.
All you can do is speak to the vet and seek diagnosis