Beans' eye is red

[ilovetegocalderon]

I just posted about Beans seeming to be depressed since we moved recently. Well I was taking a good look at her and I noticed her eye looks red and irritated.It's only one eye. What could this be?

 

[ilovetegocalderon]

And could this be the cause of her depression?

 

[ani-lover]

could it be allergies like form dusty hay?

 

[Snuggys Mom]

If this is affecting her appetite, I'd take her to the vet. I'd probably take her anyway, just to be safe.

 

[jordiwes]

She could have some dust or junk irritating it. A vet can check it out and flush it if necessary.

Wesley had his eye flushed a couple of weeks ago.

 

[ilovetegocalderon]

It's not affecting her appetite,thankfully. but she is just really not herself. its breaking my heart to see her act so miserable. ill make an appointment with the vet. I was really trying to avoid having to do that because im strapped for cash right now but if she needs it I'll take her.

 

[JimD]

I missed this somehow!

How's Beans doing?

You might try a couple of things before going to the vet....unless there are signs of infection.

Try flushing it with some saline solution. Squirt it over the eye and let it run down and through it. I usually hold a piece of gauze underneath so it doesn't make too much of a mess.
Afterwards you can use a warm compress of chamomile tea.
I do this when Benji's eye(s) get irritated and within a day or two they are usually much better. He LOVES the warm compress and leans into it until it cools.

Oh yeah....it definitely affects his mood. I can tell he's uncomfortable when his eyes flare up.

Prayers and good thoughts sent!!

~Jim

 

[bunnylady]

Hi,

How is beans doing? I agree with JimD flush the eye out with sterile drops. Rabbits sometimes get pink eye just like us. As long as there is no sign of infection which would be a lot of discharge or the eye is closed keep flushing it out. My prayers are with beans. Keep site in mind if you have a questions about his health go tohttp://www.welshrabbitry.comclick on health.

bunnylady:angelandbunny:

 

[ilovetegocalderon]

Thanks everyone. Her eye has healed on its own. Thank goodness. She seems to be in much better spirits as well.

 

[bunnylady]

:grouphugHi,

I am very glad to hear the good news.Give beans a big big hug from me.

Bunnylady:rabbithop