[Gpdd] Behavior: Eye Licking

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Bunnies lick each other's eyes as well.  I know of one bunny who  licked his 
mates eye.  There was an abscess, but the repeated licking  actually drained 
the abscess better than a vet could.  I have a bunny who  has since lost her 
mate but Oliver would frequently lick her runny eyes.   Now I have to go to the 
vet to have them drained.  I would think that a  guinea pig licking eyes would 
be helpful to those pigs who are prone to "eye  boogers" or getting little 
pieces of hay stuck in their eyes.
 
I think it's also done as a sign of affection and it's awfully cute to  watch.
 
Regards,

Dana Felice
Chapter Manager
Tampa Bay House  Rabbit Society

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