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One eye on my 18 month old hamster is more closed than the

 

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One eye on my 18 month old hamster is more closed than the other? Should I take her to a local vets?

 

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Pet's Gender: Female
Pet's Age: 2
Type of Animal: Hamster
Name of Animal: Chip

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Submitted: 470 days and 7 hours ago.
Category: Pet
Value: £14
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  CriticalCareVet replied 470 days and 7 hours ago.

Welcome to JustAnswer! I am a licensed veterinarian and specialist and would be glad to help!

We can see this finding for several causes.

We can see this from a common upper respiratory infection.

We can also see this as a result of a conjunctivitis, corneal trauma, or even bacteria eye infection.

You can try to wipe the eye with sterile saline solution (similar to contact lens solution) with a cotton ball or soft cloth.

Ideally, it would be good to see your vet to see if antibiotics are needed.

Good luck!
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