D Drew Active Member Joined May 13, 2008 Messages 29 Location P.E.I Canada Jun 4, 2008 #1 Ok i just noticed my rat has a dark gunk in the front corner of his eyes on both sides. Are these like sleepers?
Ok i just noticed my rat has a dark gunk in the front corner of his eyes on both sides. Are these like sleepers?
jorats Loving rats since 2002. Joined Jul 20, 2007 Messages 45,196 Location Northeastern Ontario Jun 4, 2008 #2 Was it reddish? Rats get porphyrin but shouldn't be too thick though.
U user 78 Well-Known Member Joined Aug 27, 2007 Messages 1,513 Jun 4, 2008 #3 There shouldn't be actual eye 'boogers' so much as there can be a build up of porphyrin in the corners of their eyes. It can look like there's something there, but it's only liquid. Once they groom their face it should go away.
There shouldn't be actual eye 'boogers' so much as there can be a build up of porphyrin in the corners of their eyes. It can look like there's something there, but it's only liquid. Once they groom their face it should go away.