Pig with sore eye

[Teddy and Tony]

Hi just been out to feed my guinea pigs and noticed my old boys eye is a bit sore and watery and a little bulging, is there anyone with any idea what it could be, trying to find a new vets at the moment to so not sure when I can get an appointment. Thanks.

 

[Wiebke]

Hi just been out to feed my guinea pigs and noticed my old boys eye is a bit sore and watery and a little bulging, is there anyone with any idea what it could be, trying to find a new vets at the moment to so not sure when I can get an appointment. Thanks.

Hi

Any bulging eye should be seen promptly and will normally be prioritised by a vet. It is very often the result of a retrobulbar abscess forming, i.e. an abscess behind the eye. The sooner treatment with a stron antibiotic can start, the greater the chances for success.

Sorry for the bad news you won't like to hear, even less under the circumstances. All the best!

 

[Swissgreys]

Sorry about your boys eye, but her really does need to see a vet.
If you can give us a rough idea of your location there may be members who can help.
Or we have a vet locator in the top bar which might be useful.