2007-06-08 14:18:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Red discharge from the eye is usually not blood, but a substance called porphyrin. It is almost always a sign of illness. It occurs when there is stress from illness.
If this dischage happens more than once, you should go to the vet. What bedding is the hamster on? Pine/cedar bedding is toxic and will cause this discharge because of irratation. If the hamster is on pine, switch to a paper based bedding or aspen.
2007-06-08 20:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by Prodigy556 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal. They have a gland behind their eyeball called a harderian gland. It secretes lubricants that appear red in color. Don't worry. If the eye were damaged, the hamster would usually squint and rub at the eye. :)
2007-06-08 15:21:50 · answer #2 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds serious. The best thing to do is to call the vet and ask someone there. They will tell you the correct thing to do.
2007-06-08 16:55:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to take to teh vets this is not good.
any blood like that could mean a possible head injury.
If youdon't take it's considered cruelty to animals
2007-06-08 14:23:00 · answer #4 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means he needs to see a vet ASAP!!!!!!!!!!
2007-06-08 14:25:21 · answer #5 · answered by UVRay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe he's been scratching his own eyes?
2007-06-08 14:25:39 · answer #6 · answered by crombieqtpy15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋