Sticky eye

[Bumblebea]

Hi

My bumble has a sore eye, it's red and swollen around the rim and there's some discharge, it's still opening normally, he's eating and drinking and he's been out in the run. I'll be calling the vets in the morning but wondered if anyone had experienced this or might have some idea of what it could be! My poor babe

 

[Jack's-Jane]

Hi

My bumble has a sore eye, it's red and swollen around the rim and there's some discharge, it's still opening normally, he's eating and drinking and he's been out in the run. I'll be calling the vets in the morning but wondered if anyone had experienced this or might have some idea of what it could be! My poor babe ��

He may have gotten something in his eye which has scratched the cornea causing an abrasion/ulcer and infection. Or it may be conjunctivitis or an infection in the nasolactimal duct (tear duct). The latter is often associated with Dental problems which involve the tooth roots.

I expect the Vet will want to examine your rabbit to check for all of the above. Usually a course of antibiotic/anti-inflammatory eye drops are prescribed

 

[Floppylop]

I hope I am wrong, but my little buck had a sore eye it developed into E - Coli issues...