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Animal Health – General (Expert Forum)
Weepy eyed bunny
Answered by
Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A - Small Animals, dogs, cats, C.V.A, Western Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Herbalist, Acupuncture
American Animal Hospital
Randolph - NJ
This forum is for general pet health questions, such as questions about medications, parasites, vaccines, infectious diseases, breed specific and genetic problems.
Weepy eyed bunny
by hollylola, Sep 17, 2007 01:01PM
I have a 7 year old Dutch Dwarf bunny. I noticed a couple of days ago that her left eye was a little runny. Yesterday her eye got worse. It is still goopy, and she is very sensitive to light. Her eyelid is swollen and sometimes she wont even open it. I was wondering if this could have been caused by something that got in her eye or if she may have bumped it. I was wondering how should i treat it???? please help! she is herself completely. she does not squawk and she is eating and drinking. I have been cleaning the eye with sterile water. what else can i do?
Doctor's Answer
by Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A, Sep 20, 2007 12:10PM
, Sep 20, 2007 12:10PM
Thanks Ireneo! Your rabbit should be taken to your veterinarian and have a tear test performed, a fluroscein dye test for corneal ulcers, and other opthalmic diagnostic tests deemed necessary by your veterinarian. Corneal ulcers and or dry eye, can be painful and lead to blindness if not treated. However, dry eye, and corneal ulcers can be readily resolved if treatment is initiated in time.
Member Comments (3)
by ireneo, Sep 17, 2007 08:00PM
If she has conjunctivitis ( an inflammation or infection) she'll need some meds to heal it up. It shouldn't be a problem to contact your vet and pick up a tube of eye meds.
by ireneo, Sep 18, 2007 08:24PM
To: Dr. Cheng
Welcome back. I'm sure many people missed you. Glad to have your expertise online again.
