How do you treat watery eyes in rabbits?
Eye drops can sometimes be used to assist with unblocking the duct and treating eye infections. Flushing of the nasolacrimal duct under general anaesthetic may also be recommended by your vet and in some cases surgery may be required.
How do I know if my bunny has an eye infection?
If you notice alarming symptoms like discharge, constant scratching, swelling, or redness, consult a trusted, rabbit-savvy veterinarian who will quickly provide your bunny with the right treatment. It may be just a common, treatable infection.
Why is my rabbits eye red and watery?
Conjunctivitis. Your rabbits’ eyes can be vulnerable to bacterial infections. Common infections include conjunctivitis – also called ‘pink eye’ – where the eyes look red and sore with fluid around the rim. For this, your vet will prescribe antibiotic cream or drops.
Is conjunctivitis in rabbits contagious?
Isolate any rabbit showing signs of conjunctivitis as it is highly contagious to other rabbits.
What does conjunctivitis look like in rabbits?
Can rabbits use human eye drops?
You should never use human eye drops on a rabbit’s eyes. These can cause stinging, irritation, and potential damage to your rabbit eye and cornea.
Will rabbit conjunctivitis go away on its own?
Always have your rabbit examined and treated by a vet if they have a problem with their eye. Conjunctivitis in rabbits is very often caused by an underlying problem, which left without treatment, is likely to get worse.
Can you use human eye drops in rabbits?
The eye is one of the most sensitive parts of the body and putting anything into an eye may cause discomfort. However, eye drops and ointments are designed for use in the eye and any discomfort will be slight. Your rabbit may blink a lot or have a ‘watery eye’ for a few moments after you have put the drops in.
Is weepy eye contagious in rabbits?
Conjunctivitis is often highly infectious so it will spread quickly to both eyes and other rabbits. It will spread very quickly within any group of rabbits and can particularly damage a litter of young rabbits.
How can I treat my rabbits eye infection at home?
Antibiotic eye drops to treat kill any bacteria. Artificial tears to keep the eyes moist while they heal. Anti-inflammatory pain relief if their eyes are very sore or inflamed. Regularly bathing your rabbit’s eyes to remove discharge.
How do you unblock a rabbit’s tear duct?
A small amount of local anaesthetic is placed into your rabbit’s eye. A small catheter is then placed into the tear duct and saline is flushed through until the duct blockage is cleared. In most cases this procedure is well tolerated by the rabbit and can be performed without sedation.