Whitelighter
Warren Scout
I noticed today that Smokey has a bloodshot right eye. His left eye seems normal. Is this something to worry about or is it likely to be something that will fix itself (as it does in us)?
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Blood shot eye
- Thread starter Whitelighter
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
That is really quite nasty and certainly requires Veterinary attention ASAP. It may be the result of an infection but there are other possible causes and your Vet will need to have a look at the eye with an opthalmoscope
Whitelighter
Warren Scout
Ok.
Lucky I spotted it really - normally covered by the eyelid/skin
Lucky I spotted it really - normally covered by the eyelid/skin
Santa
Wise Old Thumper
I agree, that will need a vet to take a look. They tend to get like that when there has been some kind of eye trauma, as the bun's body creates extra blood vessels from around the eye to try and get more blood supply to wherever the problem is. Eye trauma can lead to nasty ulceration and this would probably need antibiotics and pain relief as ulcers are incredibly painful! I'd pop your bun to the vet as soon as you can as the sooner the treatment starts the easier it will be to heal. Good luck x
