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Piggy has cloudy eye

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Question
Hi,
My guinea pig gave birth a little over a week ago, and I noticed two days ago that one of the babies was keeping it's eye shut. I bathed the eye with warm water, and when she opened it up, I noticed that the eye looked cloudy, although she seems at least partially able to see out of it. Is this dangerous to her, and what can I do about it?
Thank you so much.

Answer
Hi Lizzie

When eyes are either injured or infected they do cloud over to protect the eye surface.

There is no reason to think that the problem is dangerous but please get it checked by a vet who will give you some cream for it if there is an infection and advise if the eye has a minor injury.

Andy