Please Help.

[Juicybaby]

My guinea pig has had a few episodes of white milky colored tears come from her eyes. I wipe them away and she seems fine but I just want to make sure this isn't anything to be worried about.

She also has this habit of pooping and then eating it. I give her plenty of fresh pellets, hay, and fresh vegetables daily. I was just wondering if this was normal or why she would be doing this.

Thank you,
Rachel & Juicy.

[moca138]

Hi, welcome to the forum. I'm no expert, but it all sounds normal to me. Check out this link http://www.guinealynx.info/eyes.html#discharge about the eyes.

The poop eating is normal. I can't find the link for that, but their bodies make a special kind of poop that is nutritional for them. You'll probably notice that she reaches down and grabs that one out of her bottom. Gross, but totally normal!

[Foggycreek]

Ditto moca138. The white tears are grooming fluid. The poops she eats are cecal poops, full of vitamins and minerals.

[emily111897]

It is all normal. Welcome!