My guinea pig has a crusty, red, and bloody eye. Is it serious?

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My Guinea pig has developed this strange clear crusty thing in her eye. It covers most of her left eye, and the eye is bloody, and red behind it. She does not seem bothered by it, but it looks awful. She is eating, drinking as usual. I think it has made her blind. It came about very fast. Please see picture. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | 3 years and 7 months old | 2 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Sorry to see this has happened to poor Ellie. She requires immediate veterinary attention as this eye is badly infected and will be very painful. I suspect she has developed a bad corneal ulcer or there has been trauma to the eye. She needs to assessed by a veterinarian and appropriate treatment given. They may be unable to save the eye.

My guinea pig has a crusty, red, and bloody eye. Is it serious?

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