My hamster has an eye cut. When should I worry and see a vet?

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Hi. I have a hamster who seems to have some kind of cut/scrape around her eye, this being the second day. She has not been acting out of the ordinary; she has continued eating, drinking water, getting up regularly, and grooming herself regularly. I am worried now though because she has not ran on her wheel these two days. I have been occasionally cleaning her eye with some saline solution without irritating, but I do not know if I should be any more worried. Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Othello. Take a careful look at the eye itself, and if concerns, a veterinary visit is very important. If the scratch is only around the eye, continue to keep clean. Monitor food and water intake, activity and possible ocular discharge. Good luck.

My hamster has an eye cut. When should I worry and see a vet?

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