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Runny eyes

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Lynette

Warren Scout
Hello,

Rusty today has got watery eyes and look a bit sore. We have cleaned them up with some cotton wool and warm water and will take him to the vet on Monday if not better. Apart from the eyes he seems fine in himself.

Just wondering if there is anything to worry about? Vacs were done six months ago and teeth were good then too, although have not been checked since.

I really worry about him when ever I see anything wrong so just would like some advice before Monday? I'm guessing as he seems fine in himself there is no need for emergency vets? Please correct me if i'm wrong.

Thanks everyone X
 
Are both eyes watery?

Bobbin has had a watery eye recently due to a scratch on his cornea. It cleared up last week but now the other one is watering :? He shakes his head a bit too and then has a good ear scratch. I'm starting to think that he has something wrong wit his ears, perhaps mites and the scratch and hence the watery eyes are down to accidentally slipping whilst scratching his ears.

On the other hand it could be down to teeth problems, as Jane has just informed me if the roots are long there is nothing you can do but to soothe the eyes.

You should have him checked over for teeth and eye problems. Jane says that mites can not always be seen with a stethoscope and teeth problem are hard to detect if the bun is awake.

P.S Bobbin is also fine in himself, eats and poos well and always runs and binkies about so I suspect he's not in pain, sounds the same for yours and I should think it's not necessary to see an emergency vet.
 
Thanks for the reply. I shall go on Monday and see what they say. Both eyes are watery, but he seems otherwise fine in himself. Hope your bun gets better soon X
 
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