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Third eyelid?

daisymaisy

daisymaisy

Young Bun
Daisy & Maisy have just come in for the night, and I noticed this in Maisy's eye. I think it's an inner eyelid, but thought I'd check with you knowledgeable people! Had her first vaccinations Friday, so I've been on high alert for any changes.

 
I have never heard of a 3rd eyelid that is very interesting to know. Maybe they are still going through the settling in period daisymaisy so I wouldn't worry to much, just give them some time. My Burberry is still settling in and I know at times he has got a bit stressed but with gentle, loving care they soon come round. She looks like she is enjoying chomping on her veg xxxx
 
All a bit odd - I only noticed it as Maisy made an odd sound (a bit like a sneeze?) which had me running over to check her nose. At first I thought it was gunk, but realised it was more like an inner eye thingy. Now I'm wondering if it appeared because she sneezed? Thankfully, no further odd noises or eyes tonight (touch wood) x

I found an old thread that's put my mind at rest too: http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?143345-Third-Eyelid-appeared
 
Poppy's used to be visible quite often, especially with handling. It is a sign of stress and sometimes an inflamed conjunctiva, but Maisy's doesn't look particularly red to me.
 
Gosh glad I didn't read that before! Fortunately for us it was just a mild allergic inflammation of the conjunctiva. Perhaps if it continues to be present you might want to get it looked at. I would assume the most common cause for now if it were me, stress.
 
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