What's wrong with the eyes of my new rescue rabbit?

Hi all

I yesterday adopted a rabbit from a rescue centre (which I found on Rabbit Rehome). I was told he has a clean bill of health, but he seems to have something wrong with his eyes. In the corners of both, by his nose, the whites of his eyes have what looks like a pink layer growing over it. I've attached a couple of photos https://goo.gl/photos/XHzwVQJcbkB5RsULA and https://goo.gl/photos/aJ5nwrGR77rnVRdZ8 - hopefully you guys can tell me what the issue might be and whether it's a problem.

It doesn't seem to be causing him any issues, he isn't rubbing his eye or anything, even when he is alone.

Thanks.

This looks to me like his 'third eyelid' (google third eyelid - humans dont have them).

It may be showing more than 'normal' because he is slightly stressed with the move.

Keep an eye on it (sorry) and see if it gets worse at all.

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I assume that you are referring to the area I have marked with an arrow ?



If so it is normal, it's the nictitating membrane ('third eyelid')

Only if it is protruding is there any need for concern

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

parsnipbun said:

This looks to me like his 'third eyelid' (google third eyelid - humans dont have them).

It may be showing more than 'normal' because he is slightly stressed with the move.

Keep an eye on it (sorry) and see if it gets worse at all.

PS could only access one image.

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Yes, totally agree here

Hopefully nothing more to be concerned about x

Welcome to RU - stay around, there's loads of help and advice here! :wave:

Jack's-Jane said:

I assume that you are referring to the area I have marked with an arrow ?



If so it is normal, it's the nictitating membrane ('third eyelid')

Only if it is protruding is there any need for concern

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

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You've confirmed my conclusions after much panicked research! He's got really big eyes and you can actually see some of the white round the edges, which none of my other rabbits have had - so that explains my freak out I emailed the rescue too and was told it's normal for him. Thanks for all for responding and your help.

hwadds said:

You've confirmed my conclusions after much panicked research! He's got really big eyes and you can actually see some of the white round the edges, which none of my other rabbits have had - so that explains my freak out I emailed the rescue too and was told it's normal for him. Thanks for all for responding and your help.

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That's OK !

hwadds said:

You've confirmed my conclusions after much panicked research! He's got really big eyes and you can actually see some of the white round the edges, which none of my other rabbits have had - so that explains my freak out I emailed the rescue too and was told it's normal for him. Thanks for all for responding and your help.

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I'm glad you're reassured!

I have a rabbit who sounds (and looks) exactly the same. A bit disconcerting until you know it's normal for them :thumb:

Glad it's nothing to worry about . Hope you will stick around, it's a great forum x