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Tink's Eye looks sore (the brow bit)- should I be concerned?

SJGiggles

SJGiggles

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Hey all

Tink had her myxi/vhd combi vaccination the Friday before last (27th) so not sure if it's just a little effect of this, but her right eye looks a little sore.

I'm not sure if something has just irritated it, she's poked herself or she has something serious we should be more concerned about. It doesn't seem like it's causing her problems.

I've noticed she scratches behind her ears, could this be something to do with it? Could she have mites or fleas? There is no fur loss or anything like that elsewhere, just a sore eyebrow. Her eye isn't cloudy or bloodshot, it's more the lid.

Hopefully pic below. Any opinions greatly appreciated, I'm still learning :)

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Thanks
SJ
 
It does look a little swollen. :(
I don't really have any idea, hopefully someone with more knowledge will come along soon, but if you're worried I would take her to the vet to be sure.
 
Thank you Jenova.

I think if it's still like it by the end of the week I will take her in. Just don't want to be a over worried new parent lol
 
Similar problem

I am going through something very similar, that is exactly how it all started. Follow this link:

http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/understanding_myxo_feb06.htm

Quote: “The myxomatosis vaccine in Britain (Nobi-vac Myxo) is made from a harmless virus called Shope Fibroma. Antibodies made in response to Shope Fibroma Virus also protect against myxomatosis - this is called cross immunity. Different vaccines (including live attenuated myxomatosis virus) are used elsewhere in Europe, but tend to have more side effects and there are concerns that they are not safe enough for use in pet rabbits”

I have posted some pictures on the thread mentioned by Jenova, Pepper started out just like that.

I would be interested to know whether the administered vaccine is made by Romvac, our batch has expiry date 24.12.2012.

I suggest that you do your homework, print some information and go to your vet ASAP. I do not know whether it was actually required but Pepper (my rabbit) was given six shots of antibiotics but at least she's doing good progress.
 
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