Guinea Pig Eye Swollen/Bulging

[Claire W]

I'm doing it in the best interest for Oscar, tried my hardest and lost many hours of sleep in order to try and keep him going, but if I try any longer it is just unfair for him. He currently has a respiratory infection that came on and got progressively worse, he's really prone to these but no doubt it added to all of the issues.

Despite the stress over the last few days, I'm really glad I tried, and I'm glad that I have had you lovely people here to help me and give me tips. I really appreciate all of you, and I hope you all have an amazing day.

Below is an image of Oscar cuddled up in an old blanket, this was before any of these issues came on.

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Aw he’s gorgeous

 

[Dom R]

Aw he’s gorgeous

He definitely is. He's my only piggy currently that will just lay on you and cuddle you for hours, the others lay there for a couple of minutes then go back to being boys and scenting each other or running off. His personality is golden too, an absolutely amazing pig, and I've loved every moment with him since I got him.

 

[Freya1234]

I'm so sorry that this had to be the outcome but it definitely sounds like you are making the kindest decision with Oscar’s best interest at heart
Sending you lots of hugs

 

[Caris'sPiggys23]

Hi all,

Just wanting some advice for my guinea pig, Oscar. I took him to the vets today for his eye (picture below) and he's not eating/drinking or anything. He's had a shot of metacam and has been given some eye gel and Sulfatrim to help. I have to go back tomorrow for a checkup to see if he's more comfortable and if not the vet thinks he should be PTS. He's had the dye on his eye, and she hasn't noticed any damage to his cornea or anything, and she thinks it could be either a tumour or abscess behind his eye, causing it to bulge out.

He has bad lungs/breathing as it is, and is prone to chest infections and what not, so the vet (and I agree) thinks that he wouldn't survive any anaesthetic if he was to have it. My options are pretty limited it seems, I'm just wondering what you guys would do in this situation?

Is there anything I should ask for/try before we go for the worst option?

He's currently sat munching on his pellets in his enclosure, so he's eating something without me having to force feed him mushed pellets; this is a good sign.

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i would keep dusty and dirt sort of thing away maybe id keep him inside the house.sorry I'm new and just trying to help i hope your piggy gets better soon.<3

 

[Piggies&buns]

I am sorry he isn’t improving. It sounds as if you are making the best decision for him. Sending hugs

 

[Dom R]

I'm so sorry that this had to be the outcome but it definitely sounds like you are making the kindest decision with Oscar’s best interest at heart
Sending you lots of hugs❤

I am sorry he isn’t improving. It sounds as if you are making the best decision for him. Sending hugs

Thank you to both of you, appreciate the kind words, hope you have great days ❤

i would keep dusty and dirt sort of thing away maybe id keep him inside the house.sorry I'm new and just trying to help i hope your piggy gets better soon.<3

I appreciate you trying to help, unfortunately there's too many things for Oscar to battle and he's gone downhill quickly, so he will be going to the vets to cross the rainbow bridge. Also, welcome to the forums, it's a great place to get information and help from other piggy owners

 

[Caris'sPiggys23]

Thank you to both of you, appreciate the kind words, hope you have great days ❤



I appreciate you trying to help, unfortunately there's too many things for Oscar to battle and he's gone downhill quickly, so he will be going to the vets to cross the rainbow bridge. Also, welcome to the forums, it's a great place to get information and help from other piggy owners

aww thank you I'm so sorry about Oscar I'm sure hes lived a long happy life<3

 

[Dom R]

aww thank you I'm so sorry about Oscar I'm sure hes lived a long happy life<3

He has been spoiled, as have my other three piggies. Sadly his life isn't exactly long, he's not even two years old bless him.

 

[Caris'sPiggys23]

aww poor thing i couldent imagine but somethings happen.

 

[alpacasqueak]

I’m so sorry to read this You really tried to help him but you know him best and are definitely putting him first.
I had to do the same with my cat Rosie on Wednesday after nearly 14years with me so know what a tough decision it is to make, especially when you so desperately want to help, but just doesn’t seem fair on them to put them through more.
So sorry again. Big hugs from me and the piggles x

 

[Caris'sPiggys23]

He has been spoiled, as have my other three piggies. Sadly his life isn't exactly long, he's not even two years old bless him.

I hope this make you happy

 

[Emx93]

I'm so sorry, you tried so hard, be kind on yourself as you grieve

 

[Dom R]

I’m so sorry to read this You really tried to help him but you know him best and are definitely putting him first.
I had to do the same with my cat Rosie on Wednesday after nearly 14years with me so know what a tough decision it is to make, especially when you so desperately want to help, but just doesn’t seem fair on them to put them through more.
So sorry again. Big hugs from me and the piggles x

I'm sorry to hear about your cat, I'm sure Rosie had an amazing 14 years with you. Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it ❤

I hope this make you happy

Thank you for the pic, Oscar was definitely a little angel ❤

I'm so sorry, you tried so hard, be kind on yourself as you grieve

It's hard for me to be kind but I'll try my best. I'm sure Oscar appreciated my efforts and knew that I and everyone loved him to bits ❤

 

[alpacasqueak]

I'm sorry to hear about your cat, I'm sure Rosie had an amazing 14 years with you. Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it

Thanks so much, hard to deal with atm but really hope so. Sure you’ve done everything you could for your little man too and he’s had a great life, we’re all here if you need us x

 

[Caris'sPiggys23]

I'm sorry to hear about your cat, I'm sure Rosie had an amazing 14 years with you. Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it ❤



Thank you for the pic, Oscar was definitely a little angel ❤



It's hard for me to be kind but I'll try my best. I'm sure Oscar appreciated my efforts and knew that I and everyone loved him to bits ❤

aww your welcome anyday
this is my piggy shell be getting a friend soon.