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We just bought a little guinea for our daughter. The little piggie seems to have one of her eyes s
Eyes bigger than the other there is no discharge or coating over the eye. Should this be a major concern to us. Please let us know as we can do anything that you advise. She is verymuch apart of our family her name is honey.
Hello Scott!
I think it is wonderful that you bought a guinea pig for your daughter! I just recently bought one for my God-son!
I will give you a link to a great site that I recommend bookmarking into your favorites.
To me I do not think that currently it is a problem. If anything else gets worse, (discharge from the eyes, crusty eyes, cuts on the eye), then there is only one thing you can do, THE VETS!
I suggest taking a warm (not hot) cloth and holding onto the eyelid gently for a few seconds, just to make sure it is clean and safe.
http://www.guinealynx.info/eyes.html
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Nicole Bury
Expertise
I can answer every question anyone has! I am always willing to hit the books for other owners! I and my husband between me have 6 guinea pigs and one expecting, that we intend to keep 2 of. I can help with idle questions, everyday problems to serious health problems but I always suggest seeing a vet!
Experience
I have had 14 guinea pigs in my life with more to come. I have volunteered at the local shelter just to work with the small animals on a weekly basis and I have been to countless vets to soak up there advice, as well as looking in my 50 something books on guinea pigs. I know almost everything I can wrap my head around about guinea pigs!
Sometimes my husband, who is an exotic bird vet/guinea pig fanatic helps me with the questions to!
Organizations
None. Unfortunately ;)
Education/Credentials
I have taken community courses for pet care, including small animals, but I have not been to school formal education (I am not a vet).
Currently I am in the process of becoming a published author and I have my degree in creative writing. Someday I will have my masters. I teach local classes for advanced creative writing and literature for teens.
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