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ulcerated eye

Hugo's There

Hugo's There

Wise Old Thumper
Summer has been suffering with an ulcerated eye for a number of weeks now and it doesn't seem to be improving :(

She had a course of tiacil which didn't work and has now been on fucithalmic for nearly 2 weeks, plus metacam.

There still doesn't seem to be any improvement, so I am wondering why it doesn't seem to be responding to treatment and what else we can try :?

Her eye is constantly wet and half closed and looks like it is causing her a lot of discomfort :(
 
Sorry to hear this :( I don't suppose a course of systemic antibiotics would be more effective would they? Perhaps alongside the drops as well? Is there an underlying issue such as tooth roots?
 
She has never had any health problems except for one minor dental a year ago. My only thought was that at 9 years old things may take a lot longer to heal, but I don't know if that could be a possibility :?

I guess its another trip to the vets but I hate having to stress her out, poor old girl

ETA I think it was caused by a knock to the eye as she has recently been bonded and she can be a bit fiesty at the start :?
 
Hugo's There said:
My only thought was that at 9 years old things may take a lot longer to heal, but I don't know if that could be a possibility :?
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Oh my! I didn't know she was 9, sorry. I should have realised being a rainbow bun :) I expect her ability to heal and her general immunity due to her age will be playing a big part in all of this. I hope you can find a solution with your vet. Lots of luck x
 
Some Vets have had success using a topical preparation of a serum made from the Rabbit's own blood.

I believe a topical Insulin preparation can promote healing in corneal ulceration too.
 
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