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Vasaline on rabbit eye?

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oliviaandwez

Young Bun
Hi guys. Some may know I have a new bunny who has permanent weepy eyes. This was due to a bad tooth problem and now scar tissue causes his eyes to weep. He's on eye drops which are helping which is good.

I'm just doing a bit of research and some poeple suggest vasaline can help to stop the skin getting sore around the eye. Now my vet said to keep the area dry so will this make them moist and more sore? Has anyone ever used it before on bunny eyes?

Also he had a tear duct flush and unfortunately it didn't work and they weep a yellowish gunk throughout the day. It's not horrific but I clean his eyes twice a day. Will it never work? Is it worth giving it another go or should I just leave it be?

Finally, if any one knows any rabbit specialist vets around the lincoln area, that would be great!

Thanks everyone :)

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Also, is there any beneficial difference between warm water and saline solution to clean eyes

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Heather at Harcourt-Browns (now Crab Lane) is brilliant. I'd not use vaseline or petroleum / parafin products. Maybe a tiny bit of coconut oil but I really would never risk putting anything anywhere near the eye without a savvy vets say so first
 
I would just bathe eyes with boiled cooled water until you manage to get your rabbit to one of the vets recommended. I would avoid using anything else near the eyes.
 
oliviaandwez said:
Hi guys. Some may know I have a new bunny who has permanent weepy eyes. This was due to a bad tooth problem and now scar tissue causes his eyes to weep. He's on eye drops which are helping which is good.

I'm just doing a bit of research and some poeple suggest vasaline can help to stop the skin getting sore around the eye. Now my vet said to keep the area dry so will this make them moist and more sore? Has anyone ever used it before on bunny eyes?

Also he had a tear duct flush and unfortunately it didn't work and they weep a yellowish gunk throughout the day. It's not horrific but I clean his eyes twice a day. Will it never work? Is it worth giving it another go or should I just leave it be?

Finally, if any one knows any rabbit specialist vets around the lincoln area, that would be great!

Thanks everyone :)

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I know some people on here recommend products containing petroleum jelly or parrafin but I would never use such chemicals on a rabbit, let alone around the eye! The skin is very delicate, and of course it would get into the eye and if a rabbit is on eye drops, it will coat the eye and prevent the drops from working satisfactorily.

Info on Vaseline: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/21/vaseline-petroleum-jelly_n_4136226.html

You can use cooled boiled water, or add a pinch of salt to help prevent bacteria forming. Consult your vet if in doubt :)
 
I imagine the suggestion is because they act as barrier, stopping the skin getting wet - but it's not something I'd want near the eyes. I imagine the skin soreness is because of the salty tears, so if you are washing the fur rather than the eye itself I'd use plain water. Trimming the fur in the area (obviously be very careful) can help because that matting and pulling at the skin is part of the problem - with it shaved it's easier for your bun to clean themselves when washing.
 
Thanks for advice. I've had a little trim of the hair and that's helped with some bits. Will have another go later when he's feeling more open to the idea hah!

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