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Guinea pig has crusty, milky eyes and squints. Is it an infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed

Is my guinea pig ok? Last week I got 2 babies (around 7 wks old) and one of them has a small crust around the eyes and today when I picked her up to inspect the eyes she had milky liquid coming out. Seems like she is squinting the eye most of the time today and I am a little worried it might be a bacterial infection. Other than that she has no other symptoms (nose is dry, eating normal hay pellets and fresh veggies). Thank you for your help! I don't want to stress her with an unnecessary trip.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 19th, 2017

Mochi's eye does look like there is infection. Have her examined by your veterinarian for confirmation. She will likely need antibiotics if infection is diagnosed. Use a warm washcloth to gently clean the eye, change bedding frequently to minimize irritating dust. If you are using pine or cedar shavings, immediately clean the cage and use aspen shavings or recycled paper bedding. The cedar can be irritating and may cause liver disease.

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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    Published on April 19th, 2018

    That is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 12th, 2018

    From what I can see this could be just a bit of hay or an eye bugger. Try to gently wipe it off with a moistened paper towel or cloth. apart frrom that the eye looks normal to me. If you cannot wipe it off and the skin below is changing you will need tp take your guinea pig to a vet for an exam.

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