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Scout my Black Lop has runny eyes!

B

Bunny Land

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The last time one of my buns had runny eyes I took him to the vets immediately. I came out with some eye drops which were apparently meant for humans! My vet said they were unlicenced for buns, cats and dogs, however, prescribed them. I used them and they cleared my buns eyes up. The bill came to £40.00, for which I could probably have gone to the local chemist and got the same thing over the counter.

Now, a year later, Scout has just developed runny eyes. I've not changed his bedding or anything, so I've been to my local chemist and got him some Brolene Eye Drops (for treatment of minor eye infections). My Chemist wasn't too sure as he said they were only licenced for humans. What do you think about me using them on Scout? Please don't think that I am being stingy not wanting to pay vet fees, if any of them need the vet, I take them straight away.

Carol
 
Hi Gem,

To be honest, I know that if I ask the vet, they will just say, Oooh you must bring him in immediately. However, I know I'll just end up leaving with either the unlicenced drops again, or Baytril tucked under my arm and a large bill! My vets are an independent practice, with a great, modern surgery and huge modern animal hospital and all the latest hi-tech equipment, but sadly I think all the pet owners pay for these with the expensive vet bills and at the end of the day the answer to most of their bunny problems is Baytril!

In an ideal world, however, asking the vet would be the best option.

Regards

Carol
 
I wouldn't use them as you do not actually know WHY Scout has runny eyes. He may well need a dental, runny eyes being a symptom of a bun with a dental problem. He may have an infection which needs a prescription only antibiotic ointment/drops. He may have the start of a Pasteurellosis ( I seem to recall you saying you have some Buns with symptomatic Pasteurella?) What would you do if Scout were to be allergic to any of the ingredients in the Brolene. Maybe I am just over-cautious but I would not put anything in my Bunnies eyes that has not been prescribed by a Vet. Jane and Buns xx
 
Thanks Jane,

I'll make an appointment with the vet (tonight hopefully) and take Scout along.

I think I'm going to take him to the vet I used for Billy instead of my usual vet, they certainly seemed to help him.

I'll let you know how he goes on.

Carol xx
 
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