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My guinea pig has something on her eye. Is it serious? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | unspayed

Hi, my guinea pig has something grown up on her right eye.

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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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