Guinea pig is getting cataracts

[Epona97]

Hello all,

I have a guinea pig who is somewhere between 7 and 9 years old (she is adopted so I don't know her exact age but I've had her for 7 years now). She appears to be developing cataracts and I was wondering if I should be doing anything about it.

She is fine in herself and the condition does not seem to be causing her any pain or discomfort. Although less active than she was in her younger days, she is still able to get up and down the ramp in her cage quite easily and she has no other health issues (eating, drinking, squeaking, good weight etc).

If it was obvious that she was suffering, I would seek vetinary help, but of course as she still seems comfortable, I don't feel this is neccessary. Has anyone else seen this in piggies (or other small mammals) before? What did you do about it?

 

[webble]

I have had pigs with them before and they managed fine.

Is she an only pig? If not make sure she is getting her fair share of food and not being bullied. Try to keep her house and set up the same so that she knows her way around and where everything is

 

[splashgirl45]

she is a really good age for a piggy so even if there was a way to treat the cataracts she would prob be too old.....as long as she is happy (and you will know as you haver had her for 7 yrs) I wouldn't worry about it but as webble has said make sure everything is kept the same in her run.....good luck and well done for getting her to such a good age.....a piccie would be nice!!!!

 

[webble]

It might be worth adding a small piece of dowel to make a side to her ramp to make sure she doesn't fall off. If you do it now while she can still see she will have time to get used to it

 

[Epona97]

Thanks for the suggestions - will upload a pic soon!