Why is my mouse's eye bulging and clouded, but he seems okay?

I would be suspicious that Ginger may have scraped or otherwise injured her cornea. This causes squinting, pain, and swelling and irritation around the eye. A warm compress to the area may help with comfort, but she may need to see a veterinarian for definitive diagnosis and possibly antibiotics. An abscessed tooth could also Cause similar symptoms. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

It looks like little Aurora has a proptosed eye. This may be entirely due to the swelling from the scratch or could have popped out from trauma. These type of injuries need treatment right away in order to save the eye. If left like this, it can cause significant damage to the outside of the eyeball and can swell or pop out even more. I recommend taking her to a veterinarian as soon as you can. For now, the best this you can do is try to keep the outside of the eye moist. If you have any antibiotic eye ointment in the house, then it would be best to put this over the eye. Otherwise, you can ask your local pharmacy for lubricating eye ointment. This will help protect the eye, while she is awaiting the vet appointment. Before applying the ointment, it would be best if you can flush the eye with saline for 30 seconds. This can also be found in the pharmacy. I hope that helps and Aurora gets better soon.

He appears to have an infection. His fur is unthrifty because he is likley not feeling well enough to groom. He should be examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating pocket pets. Little Corey may need antibiotics. In the meantime, keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the doctor.

Hello there! I'm sorry to hear about Maruko's eye. It certainly does look like it's a bit irritated. This could be a few different conditions - it could be an infection of the eyelids (called blepharitis), infection of the conjunctiva (pink eye), or an abrasion or scratch on the cornea. The treatment will depend on the condition, but only a vet will be able to prescribe medication that will help. In the meantime, keeping the eye clean with a soft cloth and some warm water will help prevent further irritation. Application of a protective eye ointment may also help with discomfort - artificial tears ointment is a good choice for this (you can find it at a drugstore or on Amazon). There are other, more serious conditions that Maruko could have (like glaucoma), but this is less likely considering her young age. I strongly suggest a vet visit if this condition doesn't clear up within the next day as continued eye irritation can cause permanent damage to her eye. Good luck, and I hope that Maruko gets well soon!

A lump on the neck could be an enlarged lymph node, abscess or gland (thyroid). If your pet is weak, a veterinary visit ASAP is recommended. Small animals typically do not have much stored energy reserves, and by the time they appear sick, they have been ill for a period of time. Some of these conditions might respond well to treatments (infection) versus neoplasia, which can be treated but with difficulty.

Although a picture of it could help to determine underlying cause more specifically, that is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well. 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.

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.