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swollen eye on baby rat?

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hello i’m new to the rat community, i got three boys about 5 days ago. i went in for some bonding time today and i think one of their eyes look a bit bothered. it could just me overthinking and maybe he’s just woken up so they’re still sleepy but id just like some confirmation 😅
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hello i’m new to the rat community, i got three boys about 5 days ago. i went in for some bonding time today and i think one of their eyes look a bit bothered. it could just me overthinking and maybe he’s just woken up so they’re still sleepy but id just like some confirmation 😅 View attachment 311013
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If it doesn’t go away within a few hours. Try rinsing his eye over a really light stream of room temperature water. He could just have a hair or something in his eye and that will get it out.

If it doesn’t go away, take him to the vet!

Best of luck to you guys! 💛
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