Why is my mouse's eye red, swollen, and shut after waking up?

Thanks for reaching out about Darwin and including a photo. A concern would be a trauma to the eye, and a corneal rupture. This can likely become infected and should be assessed by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Once the infection gets into the eye, it is a very short distance to the brain, 1-2 mm. Good luck.

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.

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.

Poor Moose! With a change in eye color I'd be worried there was an injury to the eye, infection, or something such as a cataract in old age. If she's not eating she may not be feeling well which can also be a sign of this. It would be best to bring her to your vet to have the eye examined in person, and any treatment given as needed such as antibiotics. Until you can get to your vet, keeping Moose warm and eating and drinking as much as possible, as well as keeping the eye clear and clean (if there is any discharge) may help.

Thanks for reaching out about your guinea pig. Eyes infections, corneal abrasions (from hay, other trauma), dental disease and other ocular problems are common and should be assessed by a veterinarian, before they progress. The redness is a clinical sign of inflammation or bleeding. Good luck.

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!

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.