Bunny Eye Infection

Hi! My half Netherland Dwarf bunny is 12 days old today, and has opened one eye. Her other eye is sealed shut- with a faint trace of junk along it. Not much, but enough for it not to open. I wet a tissue and gently cleaned it across, and a minute or so later, it opened slightly.


I just picked her up after a little snooze and noticed both of her eyes now shut, with a small amount of junk. I just wiped it again and they are open. I saw your article about eye infections possibly being from the nest box, yesterday I cleared out and gave both mum and bunny a brand new bigger hutch. Does this sound like a serious eye infection?

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May 22, 2011
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by: Anonymous

Thanks for your advice... I actually just kept washing it (using a tissue) with warm salty water, and gently prying it open. I also encouraged her out of the nest box and walking around (she was so excited she kept both eyes open!) and daily cleaned out the nest box. Her eye is completely all better!

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May 18, 2011
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by: Anonymous

Another treatment option: Terramycin opthalmic ointment, available over-the-counter at the feed or pet store. Hold the eye open and drop a 1/4 inch ribbon of ointment on the inside eyelid. Don't let those eyes go too long before treating (unless it's already cleared up since you posted).
May 18, 2011
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by: Silver Desert Rabbitry

Umm, from what it sounds it's a minor eye infection, BUT, keep an eye on it. I would say to cure it now spray some Vetericyn in both of its eyes. Go to their website @ www.vetericyn.com and read about it and find a carrier near you. If you catch it now, you may save its life.

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