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My guinea pig has a bump on his eye. Is it cherry eye or pea eye?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old

I was brining the lil animals out for exercise and noticed something on Calvin's eye. I presumed it was an eye boogy and tried wiping it away but then realized its attatched to him. So I gave him a bath and no difference so Im contacting you. His weight is fine. A bit chubby. Hes not losing any hair. Its not swollen. Just a growth or scratch on his eyelid. Any suggestions?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 8th, 2018

This looks like a so-called cherry eye or a prolapsed lacrimal gland. In guinea pigs this is called pea eye. Contrary to cherry eye in dogs, this does not seem to be uncomfortable or painful in guinea pigs. If the protrusion interferes with vision, it can be removed with laser, however this is seldom necessary. In the case of your guinea pig, I would just observe the eye and, should it appear to get infected or grow, take it to the vet for an exam.

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