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Possible causes of a weepy eye- advice freeads bunn

Azraelm

Wise Old Thumper
Am picking up a freeads bunn tomorrow...but the lady has just told me he has weepy eye/eyes- just noticed it apparently :roll:

What could be the cause other than molar problems please?

Am I stupid taking it from her with the potential of vets bills??
Have been wondering if I should insist she takes it to her vet first :?

ps. he's an indoor rabbit, aged one, long haired, not vaccinated but seems well cared for- just getting rid because of baby's 'allergies'.
 
Teeth issues, conjuctivitus (eye infection), ulcer (unlikely if both effected), allergy/dusty/solied bedding.

The first could be expensive/on going the second should just need ab's. If you visit first check the front teeth for over growth and feel the underside of the jaw for lumps. If both check out okay it's less likely to be teeth issues tho can't rule out without vet check.

Tam
 
It could be something like a blocked tear duct or an eye infection - antibiotic eye drops for a few days will hopefully sort it out. You can never tell until you've got them and treated them though, I'd have thought if you insist she takes it to a vet, she'll more than likely just give it to someone else. Sadly I think vets bills are just an occupational hazard when you rescue a rabbit!
 
AlisonA said:
Sadly I think vets bills are just an occupational hazard when you rescue a rabbit!

Agreed there :lol: Of the three rabbits and one guinea pig I have got from freeads/horrible situations all have cost me quite a bit!

Thanks both of you...am unsure what to do now, as I could really do without any additional expense at the moment but dont want to leave him to go to just anyone, although he may get a good home anyway :? .

Might do what you said Tam and have a look before I take him (boyfriend was picking him up.)

thank you
 
Well I'm not getting this bunn tonight now, bf had forgotten he was going round a friends house so we may get him at the weekend or after, but have advised her to list him on RR and take him to the vets in the meantime.
 
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