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Can rabbits cope with only one eye? U/D: New pic 6 months on
- Thread starter Lisa F
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Lisa F
Mama Doe
Ernie had another checkup earlier this week and the vet says he is healing well. His eye is still tender and a bit bruised but it's looking lots better (will try to get a pic of it later).
The vet did ask that we continue to keep the boys separate for another week or so though, so the shed is still fenced in half. I'm becoming increasingly worried about re-introducing them when the time comes so I might make a thread in the behaviour forum for that.
The vet did ask that we continue to keep the boys separate for another week or so though, so the shed is still fenced in half. I'm becoming increasingly worried about re-introducing them when the time comes so I might make a thread in the behaviour forum for that.
MightyMax
Banned
I'm glad to hear that Ernie's eye is healing up well
I would feel the same as you do regards the separation. We'll help you all we can when the time comes
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I'm so glad to hear how well Ernie is doing. You may be fortunate in that the boys will get back together without too much ado. Cross that bridge when you come to it though
Lisa F
Mama Doe
Looking to start re-bonding in the next couple of days. Have made a thread here for it: http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/s...e-bonding-after-surgery&p=6943763#post6943763
MightyMax
Banned
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I hope the boys will soon be happily reunited xx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Just wanted to add a photo to show how well Ernie's eye is healing. Where the stitches are is scabbed up slightly and the fur is growing back nicely . . . although strangely . . . it's coming back in tuffs and it looks like he's had decorative patterns shaved into his fur! :lol:
He's done brilliantly hasn't he
MightyMax
Banned
Just wanted to add a photo to show how well Ernie's eye is healing. Where the stitches are is scabbed up slightly and the fur is growing back nicely . . . although strangely . . . it's coming back in tuffs and it looks like he's had decorative patterns shaved into his fur! :lol:
I'm so glad to see them together and that Ernie's eye is healing well
keletkezes
Wise Old Thumper
Oh wow, that's kinda weird and really cool! What a great recovery
What a great recovery 
rosaleen
Warren Scout
Apologies if what I'm about to say has been covered in the posts but I can't see anything so......
I have 2 house rabbits who have free range. One, Harriet, is blind in one eye. She's fine BUT she cannot see me half the time. - I sometimes think she's not got very good sight in the other eye but the vet can't see anything untoward. She's great at moving around the flat but appears to be oblivious to danger, unlike me, which leads to her rushing in front, across behind, under my feet , not managing to avoid said foot/feet when I'm walking forwards, taking a step back etc etc. I think the only reason I haven't -yet- actually tripped over her is because I have a good sense of balance
I can hear people saying, " Well, you just have to be very careful where you step". I promise you I AM. She darts about all the time, my head constantly down, on alert, but somehow, sometimes her head and my foot collide. I've developed ashuffle walk where the feet don't actually leave the floor, which helps.
I have 2 house rabbits who have free range. One, Harriet, is blind in one eye. She's fine BUT she cannot see me half the time. - I sometimes think she's not got very good sight in the other eye but the vet can't see anything untoward. She's great at moving around the flat but appears to be oblivious to danger, unlike me, which leads to her rushing in front, across behind, under my feet , not managing to avoid said foot/feet when I'm walking forwards, taking a step back etc etc. I think the only reason I haven't -yet- actually tripped over her is because I have a good sense of balance
I can hear people saying, " Well, you just have to be very careful where you step". I promise you I AM. She darts about all the time, my head constantly down, on alert, but somehow, sometimes her head and my foot collide. I've developed ashuffle walk where the feet don't actually leave the floor, which helps.
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keletkezes
Wise Old Thumper
Aww, lovely picture, fantastic update
kattymieoww
Warren Veteran
Aww bless him.Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Just wanted to give a 6 month update on Ernie. He copes really well with one eye, although he does tend to stick like glue to Eric and follows him everywhere. All his fur has grown back completely now!
He's as handsome as ever
So pleased that he has made such a good recovery xx
MightyMax
Banned
Just wanted to give a 6 month update on Ernie. He copes really well with one eye, although he does tend to stick like glue to Eric and follows him everywhere. All his fur has grown back completely now!
Aw Lisa he looks lovely
I am glad you got that sorted and all is OK x
