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My ferret has a swollen eye with boogers that keeps shutting. Help!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | neutered | 3 months and 3 days old

I need help with my ferret his eye is swollen and it keeps getting shut with eye boogers he doesn't seem to be feeling sick he's eating and drinking and playing but I know it's bothering him

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 5th, 2017

Your ferret may have conjunctivitis or a corneal ulcer (a scrape on the outer most surface of the eye). I would recommend taking him in to see your vet so his eye can be evaluated. He will likely need some eye medication, like an antibiotic, to help get it under control.

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