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

Updated On December 4th, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Mouse | Female | 1 year and 2 months old | 0.05 lbs

i noticed my mouses eye has swollen up and has become pussy and cloudy and unsure as to why?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 4th, 2019

That swelling looks quite severe. Bocoa could have an eye infection or an abscess behind the eye. This will be quite painful to her, and it requires an immediate vet visit. Please take her into a vet now.

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