My hamster's eye is gooey and crusted after a cat scratch. What to do?

Question

My Syrian short hair hamster was perfect until my cat scratched his eye through the cage. He was bleeding from his nose and this happened about 2 or 3 months ago. He acts normal and still happy but his left eye is usually shut and crusted with booger looking goo and I’ve gently wiped it with Luke warm water on a paper towel to clean it and he opens it fine after that but it’s still always getting gooey. I don’t know what to do at this point it. It doesn’t seem to be getting better. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 9 days old | 0 lbs

Dr. Andrea · Accepted Answer

Your poor little hamster! This looks like there was damage to the eye and needs to see a vet. They will give you eye meds and probably oral antibiotics to help this get better. After this amount of time, f it hasn’t gotten better on its own, it really needs the help of a vet to get there.

My hamster's eye is gooey and crusted after a cat scratch. What to do?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

Can I use human contact lens solution as eye drops for my mouse?

Is it normal for a pregnant guinea pig to zoom after cage cleaning?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

My pet is breathing hard, not eating, and lethargic. What's wrong?

My pet has red spots all over. What's causing them and what to do?

Share