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Gizmo tear ducts problem

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ANNASBUNNIES

Warren Scout
So Gizmo has had to go and have his eye clean under anaesthetic, he has blocked tear ducts but now has an infection and the crusty bits are so stuck on vets didn't want to pull them off and hurt him or cause him to much distress. I'm so worried for him. He is nearly 5 and has cataracts in both eyes.

Will try and add before and after photo to how it is now xx
 
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ANNASBUNNIES said:
So Gizmo has had to go and have his eye clean under anaesthetic, he has blocked tear ducts but now has an infection and the crusty bits are so stuck on vets didn't want to pull them off and hurt him or cause him to much distress. I'm so worried for him. He is nearly 5 and has cataracts in both eyes.

Will try and add before and after photo to now xx
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Aww poor boy :(

Sounds like the vet has done a thorough job though?

Has he got antibiotic eye drops?
 
Ouch your poor bunny, that looks really sore. I would have suggested bathing it with warm water which we've done before, but the skin looks raw and sore so I don't know what would be best. Sure someone else will be able to advise you though. Hope he gets better soon x
 
ANNASBUNNIES said:
Any tips on cleaning the crusty bits of the fur?
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Can you clip the fur very close to the skin Anna?

The area needs to dry a little bit, so I would be reluctant to do very much at this end of the day other than clip the fur and crusty bits away.

Did the vet advise?
 
Yes I was thinking to clip it, I will try tomorrow, all the vet said was I need to make sure I get rid of the crusty bits with warm water xx
 
ANNASBUNNIES said:
Yes I was thinking to clip it, I will try tomorrow, all the vet said was I need to make sure I get rid of the crusty bits with warm water xx
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Well I would use a cotton wool bud dampened with warm water, and not a whole piece of cotton wool. Wetting the area too much will delay healing. The only thing to put on would be a small dab of manuka honey, but not if the skin is too sore and painful.
 
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