When it comes to our pets’ eyes we don’t want to take any chances. If you suspect your guinea pig has injured or scratched his eye, please call your veterinarian Vigo County, IN right away. Guinea pigs commonly keep their eyes open at all times even while they are sleeping. Signs of an injury can include crusty eyes, watery eyes, discharge, cloudy eyes, protruding or bulging eyes, receding eyes or even ulcerated eyes. These symptoms could be from a variety of underlying causes so it will be important to take your cavy in for an exam with the vet immediately. The first thing your vet may check for during the exam is any debris or an object such as an eyelash in your cavy’s eye. If this is the case, he may be able to flush the eye clean with fresh water or a saline solution. Treatment may require another flush of the eye and a re-check. For more details, visit this link.