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Cataracts

bunnylicious

Warren Scout
Poor Thumper has early stage of a cataract in one eye. I noticed that one eye looked different than the other under torch light. The vet confirmed she has the beginings of a cataract. She is only 2-3 years old. Does anyone know how long cataracts take to develop to the stage of blindness? Also is she more likley to develop the same in the other eye? It looks perfectly healthy at the moment vet says.
 
:cry:Any one got any Source of information on Cataracts. Most of what i can find is related to Age related cataracts. Thumper is so young she has a long time ahead of her and I want to ensure I give her the best care for her condition.
Does any one know of a good rabbit vet in or around Luton/Dunstable. My vet did not offer much information and I now have so many questions i wish i had asked.
 
Lucifer has a congenital cataract in her right eye and has managed fine; there are three differences between her and a "normal" rabbit though: -
1) When cleaning her head & ears she's closer to the ground
2) She doesn't binky that high (O/H says it's because she's got a big bum though! :lol:)
3) To get on the window ledge in my front room she needs a step as she can't jump that high (slightly higher than my knee) - she jumps down fine though!

Other than those she's just like a "normal" bunny.
 
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