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sushi_78 · 01-07-2022, 02:13 PM

I think the red stuff may have been porphyrin rather than blood. It's secreted from the eye due to irritation or injury or infection (and in other rodents at least, sometimes due to more generalised illness or stress though I think that may be less common in hamsters).

I would agree that he doesn't look very well and should see a vet, virtually if needed. Not all vets are experienced with hamsters but from my experience they're always quite willing to prescribe some pain relief at the very least which can often help even when you're not sure exactly what's wrong.

I wouldn't clean the cage unless it's definitely needed (if it smells) as it will be an unnecessary stressor otherwise.

01-07-2022, 02:13 PM
sushi_78 Hamster Overlord Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: London Posts: 763	Re: eye infection? I think the red stuff may have been porphyrin rather than blood. It's secreted from the eye due to irritation or injury or infection (and in other rodents at least, sometimes due to more generalised illness or stress though I think that may be less common in hamsters). I would agree that he doesn't look very well and should see a vet, virtually if needed. Not all vets are experienced with hamsters but from my experience they're always quite willing to prescribe some pain relief at the very least which can often help even when you're not sure exactly what's wrong. I wouldn't clean the cage unless it's definitely needed (if it smells) as it will be an unnecessary stressor otherwise.