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Myxomatosis

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rab

Young Bun
I have a four week old baby rabbit who's eye is swollen shut. The strange thing is she is not acting lethargic. She is obviously still nursing, what do I do? Is this myxomatosis?
 
You need to take her to a Vet, we cant make a diagnosis over the internet. It may be a slight conjunctivitis, but as I said, a Vet consult is definitely needed
 
Is there anything a vet can do for myxomatosis? I certainly will consult one, but can they do anything if I bring it in?
 
It might not be Myxi but I would take her/him to vets to make sure as Jane has said :wave:
 
rab said:
Is there anything a vet can do for myxomatosis? I certainly will consult one, but can they do anything if I bring it in?
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It is unlikely to be Myxomatosis, especially as it is just the one eye that is effected. But if there is any bacterial infection in the eye if it is left untreated the Kit may develop a corneal ulcer and ultimately end up losing the eye. Far better to seek treatment sooner rather than later.
 
I will go and see a vet, but I have to wait until tomorrow. What should I do, the kit is only four weeks? Should I separate her/him from the others and just give it formula? If yes what kind of formula should I use?
 
rab said:
I will go and see a vet, but I have to wait until tomorrow. What should I do, the kit is only four weeks? Should I separate her/him from the others and just give it formula? If yes what kind of formula should I use?
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No definitely do not remove the Kit. His/her best chance is to remain with his/her mother and siblings.
 
I have an emergency the sibling of the sick kit just died this very second. Literally he was just alive at least thirty minuets ago. Why do you think he died, is it because of the sick rabbit? Is that even possible?
 
You need to call the vet. No-one on here can tell why the bunny passed. I'm so sorry for your loss. If you call your regular vet, they will have an emergency number if they don't run their own out of hours service. They can advise you over the phone and tell you whether they need to see the others.
 
AnnieElms said:
You need to call the vet. No-one on here can tell why the bunny passed. I'm so sorry for your loss. If you call your regular vet, they will have an emergency number if they don't run their own out of hours service. They can advise you over the phone and tell you whether they need to see the others.
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Ditto to the above
 
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