hamsters have eyes that make fluid to keep the eyeball moist.If the fluid drips out and dries around the eyelid, it can prevent the hamster from opening his eyes.This is common in hamsters, especially older ones.This isn't usually a medical emergency and you can treat it at home.
Step 1: Your hamster has an eye for foreign objects.
Something stuck in the eye is one of the reasons your hamster's eye may be watery or closed.If this is the case, there won't be anything to hold the eye closed so you can look at it.You can gently remove the debris with a Q-tip dipped in water.Don't try to remove the object if it's actually damaged the eye.Your hamster should be taken to the vet as soon as possible.
Step 2: Evaluate your hamster for pink eye.
Pink Eye can be contracted by animals as well as humans.The condition is usually not harmful to hamsters, but you should still see the vet to make sure your pet heals properly.If your hamster has any of the symptoms, schedule a visit to the vet.A discharge of water in the eye.As time goes on, this may become more like a cyst.The eyelids are sticky.Swelling of eyes.There is redness around the edges of the eyes.
Step 3: If your hamster's eyeball is jutting out of the sockets, you should see it.
The eyeball can protrude from a hamster's head.It can happen from an injury.This is a serious condition that requires veterinary attention as soon as possible.If you see this condition in your hamster, don't waste time.The quicker you get to the vet, the better chance you have of saving the eyeball.
Step 4: Hold your animal in your hand.
While cleaning out the eye, you'll want to avoid hurting your hamster.Injury can be caused by being too rough while handling him.Don't start cleaning until he's settled down.Before you start cleaning out his eye, be sure the hamster is comfortable.
Step 5: Wet a cotton or cloth with water.
If you use warm water, either of these objects will work.If the water is hot, you could burn your hamster and cause damage to the eye.
Step 6: Put the cloth on the eye.
Pull the eye open slowly.Pulling the eye apart can cause damage because of the sticky eye's crust.You have to break down and make it softer.You can put the wet cloth over the hamster's eye for a few minutes.The eyelid will be loosened by this.After this, he may be able to open his eye on his own.If you want to take any further action, try two minutes of this.
Step 7: Remove the crust from the eyelid.
The cloth should be soft and loose after you've held it over your hamster's eye.You can brush it away without hurting him.Don't force it or you could hurt the hamster.Go back to holding the cloth on the ground and let it loosen further.
Step 8: You can open the eye.
If your hamster can't open his eye on his own, you'll have to manually open it.It should be easy to open the eye after wiping away the crust.When your hamster is able to open his eye on his own, pull the lids apart.If you have any difficulty doing this, stop immediately.Try again if you can hold the cloth over the eye and wipe away the crust.
Step 9: If you have a problem, you should visit the vet.
If you can't open the eye or suspect something is wrong, you should go to the vet.If there is a problem, it's important to catch it early.
Step 10: You should wash around the hamster's eyes.
It's possible to prevent sticky eyes with regular washing.Take a wet cloth and wipe the eye with it.This will help keep your hamster's eyes from getting stuck together.If your hamster is getting old, you should do this.