Noticed a little balding near the norner of my bunnys eye.

[Jenny&Burt]

Burt is a 5 year old French Lop who I've recently noticed as a balding patch appearing by his eyes. He has had quite watery eyes recently aswell. The right side isn't as bad but looks to be going this way, just wondering if anyone else experienced it and had any advise. Will be booking a vets appointment aswell.

 

[InspectorMorse]

Watery eyes, AKA ‘Dacryocystitis’ can have many causes, one common one is dental problems involving tooth root elongation.

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Eye_diseases/Differential/Runny_eyes.htm

A Vet check is needed to establish the cause of the watery eyes and to treat it. As well as treating any sore skin and/or active infection.

Until you see a Vet, which needs to be ASAP, you can gently bathe the eyes with a weak solution of chamomile tea. Applying a tiny amount of Vaseline to the skin where fur is missing can act as a barrier to protect the skin from the tears. Also be vigilant about flystrike. Rabbits with chronic runny eyes can attract blow flys

Flystrike in Rabbits

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rabbitwelfare.co.uk

 

[tonibun]

I agree with Inspector Morse but sometimes they get a bit bald during a moult around their eyes. Does Bunny eat a good lot of Hay? Is his fur damp around underhis eye?

 

[Jenny&Burt]

Watery eyes, AKA ‘Dacryocystitis’ can have many causes, one common one is dental problems involving tooth root elongation.

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Eye_diseases/Differential/Runny_eyes.htm

A Vet check is needed to establish the cause of the watery eyes and to treat it. As well as treating any sore skin and/or active infection.

Until you see a Vet, which needs to be ASAP, you can gently bathe the eyes with a weak solution of chamomile tea. Applying a tiny amount of Vaseline to the skin where fur is missing can act as a barrier to protect the skin from the tears. Also be vigilant about flystrike. Rabbits with chronic runny eyes can attract blow flys

Flystrike in Rabbits

Find out about Flystrike in rabbits today. Explore prevention, risk factors, treatment advice and more here.

rabbitwelfare.co.uk

Thank you! A vets appointment has been for later today!

 

[Jenny&Burt]

I agree with Inspector Morse but sometimes they get a bit bald during a moult around their eyes. Does Bunny eat a good lot of Hay? Is his fur damp around underhis eye?

He has a good diet is currently on a diet. It is damp under his eye, no gunk that I can see. Thank you! I have an appointment for later today

 

[tonibun]

Good luck with the appointment x

 

[bunny momma]

Sending positive vibes for the vet visit.