Quick rabbit question!

[tashiahouse]

I noticed one of my NZW does had a watery eye yesterday, and I just kind of assumed maybe she wiped her wet foot on it or something, but today it's still watery. It's not pus or anything, just watering. I was wondering what could be the cause. I'm thinking it could have been the poor ventilation in the cage that I had her in yesterday while I was cleaning her cage out. If so, it should clear up soon, right? Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[jamesedwardwaller]

tashiahouse wrote:

I noticed one of my NZW does had a watery eye yesterday, and I just kind of assumed maybe she wiped her wet foot on it or something, but today it's still watery. It's not pus or anything, just watering. I was wondering what could be the cause. I'm thinking it could have been the poor ventilation in the cage that I had her in yesterday while I was cleaning her cage out. If so, it should clear up soon, right? Thanks in advance for any help!

i wish i could say,,no problem..,,but--tear ducts on a rabbit are internal,,damp watery eyes,,or milky substance must be addressed,,,a nasal culture should be done asap--this done by an exotic specialist will save time and money,,during the exam it may be necessary to have a facial radiogragh-for over grown teeth into the duct creating an infection,,.the culture will identify the bacteria,,soas proper antibiotics can be administered,,,and with any oral antibiotic,,offer also a probiotic (benebac)-otherwise the gi tract will suffer...hope this helps...sincerely james waller founder sobs:wave::rose:we need to dicuss diet neccessities,visit my profile for web address

 

[jcottonl02]

Hi there

I would keep an eye on it (ha) over the next few days.

If after maybe 2 days or so it hasn't changed or isn't getting better, I would pop her down to the vet because it could be something like conjunctivitus.

Check she is fine in herself- is she eating properly? Drinking, enthusiastic, acting the same as normal, no change in toilet habits etc.

Alternatively, it could be her back teeth overgrowing, and thus affecting her tear ducts (teary eyes are a good sign of overgrown molars).

My Benji had one water eye the other month- I left it a few days, checked it a few times a day etc. He was totally himself, so after a few days I popped him down to the vet, they checked his molars, which were fine, so they gave him some drops for conjunctivitus and bam- few days later it was totally gone, and there has been no problem since.

Either way it should be easily diagnosed and cleared up.

Let us know how it all goes.

Jen

 

[tonyshuman]

There are a lot of things that can cause watery eyes. Tooth root problems, tear duct problems, eye infections, upper respiratory infections, eye damage, dust in the eye, allergies.

Here's a link to all the possible things that could be wrong. http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Eye_diseases/Differential/Runny_eyes.htm

Although it is clear and runny now, that does not mean it is not an infection like conjunctivitis. The white discharge from these infections develops later. I would get it checked out within the next week.

 

[tashiahouse]

She's fine now..thanks for the help. I think maybe it was just the cage that I had to put her in while cleaning her cage.

 

[jcottonl02]

Good to hear it! Sometimes we poke ourselves in the eye accidentally (well I do!!!! haha) or get a bit of dust or eyelash in there, so it's inevitable that buns will get that too, but we just assume it will be something bad (quite rightly- being prepared and ready for action).

Great news
Jen