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Why is my rat's red, sore eye getting worse and constantly seeping?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | unneutered

Hi my rats eye has been red and looks sore it has been a little bit red for a while and I was not too concerned but it seems to be getting worse I have wiped his eye clean but will often have seeped a lot again within 24 hours.

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

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Published on September 21st, 2018

This presentation could be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis which could be due to an infection or could be traumatic. A check up at your local veterinarian would be essential to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat appropriately. Antibiotic eye drops may be required. Corneal injuries needs to be ruled out as well.

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

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    Published on July 2nd, 2019

    This presentation may be due to a corneal injury, which is probably trying to heal right now, creating this bulge you see. The inside of the eye, likely the anterior chamber may be affected building up inflammatory cells or blood. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian would be essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately to try to save the eye. Unfortunately i think it is difficult to be more specific than that at this stage through the forum. 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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