Why is my guinea pig's eye red, swollen, and partly closed?

You should take him to the vet, they will manage to take it out without damaging the eye, if you have not been train to do it you are likely to either fail or harm the eye which will end up in a condition even more severe.

Poor Pip, it looks like she has developed conjunctivitis. It is inflammation of the eye tissue that can be caused by infection or trauma (like getting bedding in the eye). There is a chance there may be damage to the surface of the eye which could cause an ulcer, usually a vet will put dye in the eye to check for this. Ideally I would take her to a vet to have this checked, but it may be more difficult with the virus. I would ring your normal vet and see what they say about an appointment. You will need an eye drop to treat the eye a d your vet should be able to prescribe this to you based on the symptoms you describe, they may want to see it though. Make sure Pip is still eating well as pain can put GPs off food easily.

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.

Thanks for reaching out about Boomer and including pictures. It does appear as if the tissue under the eye is swollen, the eye itself red and possible air bubbles inside the eye. Possible causes are trauma to the eye (scratch, perforation) or an infection. Glad to hear he is still eating and acting well, but it is recommended to have a veterinarian examine 'Boomer and the eye to evaluate the condition and generate a treatment plan. Try and keep it clean with a warm wet washcloth for now.

Thanks for reaching out about Gem and including a photo. She might be biting due to discomfort or pain. The eye being closed is commonly caused by an ocular trauma or infection. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.

If your guinea pigs are fighting I would recommend placing them in separate cages. As for the one that was injured, I would recommend cleaning the wound and placing some antibiotic ointment on it if needed. If Brownie's eye looks inflamed or he is holding his eye closed then I would be worried about a corneal ulcer. If you notice this then I would recommend taking him in to be checked out by the vet.

The two most common causes of facial swelling in guinea pigs are abscesses in the jaw or a dental problem. Check your guinea pig's chin and mouth area. If she is drooling or the fur is wet, those are both signs of a dental problem. If a tooth is abscessed or growing abnormally into the area behind the eye, there can also be a discharge from one or both eyes, so check for that as well. Abscesses or tumors in the nasal cavity can also cause swelling like this to happen. All of these conditions must be treated by a vet. I suggest you find an exotic vet in your area to check him out.