Rabbits eye watering when outside

[Sarahs15]

Our rabbit is 4 months old. He had his vaccination 2 weeks ago. We have kept him inside until recently, every time we have put him in the hutch outside (even for a short period) he gets one wet looking bulgy eye which is quite concerning. He only gets this when he goes outside. The hutch contains the same ground litter material and same hay and same tunnel we use indoors. When we bring him in again it resolves. Does anyone know what this might be? I would be very grateful for your advice. The vet said it could be a scratch on his eye from hay or him scratching it but I am not sure as it resolves when he comes back inside and it never flares up when we keep him indoors.
It’s a shame as he has a lovely run and hutch out there we were going to have him in in the mornings and evenings and outdoors when we are not at home. Thankyou

 

[InspectorMorse]

Did the Vet actually examine the eye including checking for any corneal abrasions using a fluorescein stain test ?

The bulging of the eyeball is concerning and needs investigating.

Any type of allergy would usually affect both eyes. So the fact it’s just one indicates more of a problem. The eye can bulge for a variety of reasons, but it’s very odd that it only happens when he’s outside.

I suggest a Vet check with a Rabbit Savvy Vet.

When the weather is not warm it’s not a good idea to move a Rabbit indoors and outdoors. Rabbits can cope with cold weather as long as their accommodation is dry and well insulated. They cannot cope with extreme temperature changes

Will you be obtaining a Rabbit companion for him ? Rabbits are social animals and being outdoors on his own would be very lonely for him.