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Cloudy eye

samijofood

samijofood

Young Bun
My jed has developed a cloudy eye, he's going to vet first thing in the morning to have it checked out. He's 9 years old and been a very healthy bunny all his life. He's not off his food and still runs around the house at full pelt.
Because of his age and the fact he's not phased by only seeing with one eye I'm reluctant about surgery if it's suggested tomorrow.
What would anyone else suggest?
 
No experience so can't really give any advice, but like you if its not causing him a problem, I would be reluctant for surgery. Good luck at vets, let us know how it goes x
 
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samijofood said:
My jed has developed a cloudy eye, he's going to vet first thing in the morning to have it checked out. He's 9 years old and been a very healthy bunny all his life. He's not off his food and still runs around the house at full pelt.
Because of his age and the fact he's not phased by only seeing with one eye I'm reluctant about surgery if it's suggested tomorrow.
What would anyone else suggest?
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It looks like it could be a cataract. Is it just the one eye?

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Eye_diseases/Disorder/Cat/Cat_en.htm
 
Yeah he's eating and drinking as normal and still running about the house. I know he's getting old , I just d9nt want to put him under a lot of stress if it's not necessary. I want him to be as healthy and happy as possible for the rest of his life weather it's months or years from now.

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I guess 9 would be getting old. It's about the age cataracts and arthritis and all that jazz start to rear their heads. Hopefully the other eye will stay OK for a good while yet :D
 
Must admit he is getting very cuddly as he's got older. Even though he was neutered at 9months he's never been a cuddly lots of fuss bunny. It's always had to be on his terms with cuddles and fuss. He welcomes it now and like to sit next to me on the back of the sofa while I stroke him watching TV. Lol

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His eye looks a little bulgy in the picture ? That may be normal for him though and hard to tell by the picture.
If it's not causing him bother I would also be reluctant to remove it.
Our rabbit pepper developed glaucoma when she was 7 and it kinda looked like this ? Not at first though, it kinda progressed to cloudiness. We managed this with eye drops.
Whatever it is i hope he continues to do well xx
 
binkybunnyox said:
His eye looks a little bulgy in the picture ? That may be normal for him though and hard to tell by the picture.
If it's not causing him bother I would also be reluctant to remove it.
Our rabbit pepper developed glaucoma when she was 7 and it kinda looked like this ? Not at first though, it kinda progressed to cloudiness. We managed this with eye drops.
Whatever it is i hope he continues to do well xx
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His eye isn't swollen or had any discharge or irritation.

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binkybunnyox said:
His eye looks a little bulgy in the picture ? That may be normal for him though and hard to tell by the picture.
If it's not causing him bother I would also be reluctant to remove it.
Our rabbit pepper developed glaucoma when she was 7 and it kinda looked like this ? Not at first though, it kinda progressed to cloudiness. We managed this with eye drops.
Whatever it is i hope he continues to do well xx
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I know what you mean, but I find little Nethies eyes can look a bit sort of bulgy sometimes :)

No need to remove it for a cataract :)
 
Good luck at the vet. It looks like a cataract. My 11 year old bun suddenly developed one a couple of months ago. He was tested for glaucoma and that was fine. He has had bad ulcers develop, but not connected to the cataract. Perhaps your vet will decide to check for ulcers.

The vet had said he wouldn't do anything for the cataract, given Bubbles age. If it is only the one eye, your little one will still see ok anyway.
 
Seem that he's happy and eating they are going to leave it unless he starts to develop problems

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samijofood said:
Seem that he's happy and eating they are going to leave it unless he starts to develop problems

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I agree with this :)

If there's any change to the condition the vet will know what to do, and if necessary he can refer you to an ophthalmologist. Very often cataracts stay as they are, or at least don't cause any further complications ...

Good luck xx
 
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