How do you treat sore eyes in rabbits?
Treatment
- 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.
Why does my rabbits eye look weird?
Buphthalmia is the condition of bulging eyes in rabbits that is enlarged due to glaucoma. The more common exophthalmos designates a condition of an abnormal bulging of the eyes due to the eyeball getting pushed out of the socket from a tumor, abscess or pressure behind it.
Why does my rabbit have sore eyes?
Causes. If your rabbit has red/swollen/inflamed eyes, they could be suffering from one of the following conditions: Dental disease – dental disease is a common cause of eye problems in rabbits because their teeth grow so closely to their eyes. An eye infection – commonly known as conjunctivitis.
What are the signs of pain in a rabbit?
Signs of pain include: > grinding teeth > rapid and shallow breathing > pulling hair > decreased grooming > hunched posture > lethargy > increased thirst and urination > a reluctance to move > bulging, strained, staring, or unfocused eyes.
What is rabbit conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis is a common eye disease in the rabbit. The conjunctiva is a membrane which covers the surface of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. In conjunctivitis the membrane becomes pink and inflamed, hence the names ‘pink eye’ and ‘weepy eye’.
Why do my rabbits eyes look red?
Red eye in rabbits is a common symptom that can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions. These include bacterial infections, environmental causes of irritation, damage to the eye such as keratitis, corneal ulcers or dental disease. Vet bills can sneak up on you.
What is rabbit Moon eye?
In rabbits, glaucoma is relatively common, especially in pedigree stock. It is often a hereditary condition that can affect one or both eyes. Breeders may refer to it as ‘Blue eye’ or ‘Moon eye’. The cloudy blue colour of the eye is due to corneal oedema, which is one of the conditions that is associated with glaucoma.