• Forum/Server Upgrade If you are reading this you have made it to the upgraded forum. Posts made on the old forum after 26th October 2023 have not been transfered. Everything else should be here. If you find any issues please let us know.

  • Please Note - Medical Advice

    Please keep in mind that posts on this forum are from members of the public sharing personal opinions. It is not a replacement for qualified medical advice from a veterinarian. Many illnesses share similar symptoms but require different treatments. A medical exam is necessary for an accurate diagnosis, without which appropriate treatment cannot be given.

    You should always consult your vet before following any suggestions for medication or treatment you have read about. The wrong treatment could make your rabbit worse or mean your vet is unable to give the correct treatment because of drug interactions. Even non prescription drugs can do harm if given inappropriately.

    We are very grateful to members who take time to answer other members questions, but please do be clear in your replies that you are sharing personal experience and not giving instructions on what must be done.

    Urgent Medical Advice: If you need, or think you might need, urgent medical advice you should contact a vet. If it is out of working hours phone your vet's normal number and there should be an answer phone message with instructions on what to do.

Weepy eye

TD86

TD86

Alpha Buck
She was fine this morning and has been out lying in the sun all day but when I just went out to give her a treat, she looks like this in one eye:



I'm obviously going to take her to the vet but would like to get opinions on what might be the cause?

Thanks :wave:
 
There are numerous possible causes such as a scratch to the cornea, conjunctivitis, tooth root problems/blocked nasolacrimal duct. To obtain a definitive diagnosis the Vet will need to thoroughly examine the eye using an opthalmoscope and also check for any signs of a corneal abrasion by applying Fluorescein to the eye (the Fluorescein will pick up a corneal abrasion). The Vet should check the teeth too and also check for signs of any respiratory tract and/or ear problems.

A bit more info here :

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Eye_diseases/Differential/Runny_eyes.htm

and here:

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Miscellaneous/DacrocystitisRabbit.htm
 
Jack's-Jane said:
There are numerous possible causes such as a scratch to the cornea, conjunctivitis, tooth root problems/blocked nasolacrimal duct. To obtain a definitive diagnosis the Vet will need to thoroughly examine the eye using an opthalmoscope and also check for any signs of a corneal abrasion by applying Fluorescein to the eye (the Fluorescein will pick up a corneal abrasion). The Vet should check the teeth too and also check for signs of any respiratory tract and/or ear problems.

A bit more info here :

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Eye_diseases/Differential/Runny_eyes.htm

and here:

http://wildpro.twycrosszoo.org/S/00dis/Miscellaneous/DacrocystitisRabbit.htm
Click to expand...

Thanks Jane, I hate going in without appropriate info, especially after Dangermouse xx
 
Is the discharge clear? If so it can sometimes be caused by them getting something stuck/poking them in the eye, it weeps for a while but clears up once it's removed and the weeping doesn't come back.
So if the vet gives her the all clear it might just be something silly like that.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

DemiS
Weepy Eye - What do savvy vets typically do?
Replies
9
Views
1K
InspectorMorse
InspectorMorse
keletkezes
Chibbs has an eye issue
2
Replies
35
Views
2K
keletkezes
keletkezes
Liz47
Fern seeing out of hours vet for swollen eye
3 4 5
Replies
96
Views
3K
bunny momma
bunny momma
Back
Top