Why does my rabbit have a lump on its eye?
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.
How do you tell if a rabbit has gone blind?
Your rabbit may be blind or partially sighted if they regularly bump into things or if they’re easily startled by sounds or approaching objects. They may also make slow, cautious movements and become nervous in new places. Many visually impaired rabbits tend to stay close to the wall when exploring.
What do you do if your rabbit has a watery eye?
The most common causes of weepy eyes include dental problems, tear duct disease, eye infections injuries, and irritation. Book an appointment with your vet if your rabbit has weepy eyes, even if they seem ok in themselves – the sooner the problem is treated the better.
Why does my rabbit have a lump on its back?
The most common cause of lumps and bumps on rabbits are warts, caused by a papilloma virus and benign growths such as fatty tumors (lipomas). Malignant skin cancers are not common in the rabbit, but do occur and are most often a metastasis of another cancer, most noteably uterine cancer.
Why is my rabbit’s eye turning white?
When the eye has a milky film, it is an indicator of cataracts. These are very common in young rabbits and are caused by a parasite infection at birth, which rarely has any other symptoms. It’s a good idea to get cloudy eyes checked by your vet, but often no treatment is needed.
Are lop eared rabbits deaf?
Unsurprisingly, a lot of lop rabbits are hard of hearing or even deaf. This can cause deafness or, more seriously, ear infections. The lop rabbit scratching his ears: if he does this often, it could mean he has an ear infection and needs to go to the vet. The vet will prescribe eardrops and possibly an antibiotic.
Are there any cysts on the outside of a rabbit?
Internal cysts, such as ovarian cysts, are not visible on the outside of a rabbit but they may be able to be felt by an exotics veterinarian or identified on an X-ray. If a rabbit is not spayed it may be at risk for developing ovarian cysts.
What should I do if my Bunny has eye problems?
It may be just a common, treatable infection. A veterinarian who regularly treats rabbits knows which antibiotics and treatments are safe for rabbits. Eye problems develop promptly in rabbits and can indicate different issues, so never diagnose or treat your bunny without professional help.
How to know if a rabbit has conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis 1 a red and swollen eye 2 smelly pus discharge 3 closed eyes which indicate that there is pus building up behind the rabbit’s eyelids and this could be causing pain. 4 The bunny becomes lethargic or uninterested in its surroundings. 5 It stops eating well, which means you have to feed them with a syringe.
Why does my rabbit have an abscess under his eye?
Rabbit Eye Abscesses. The eye itself may be punctured, become infected, and abscess. More commonly, the area directly under the eye swells up and an abscess forms because of a wound around the eye. You may notice that a bump under your rabbit’s eye just suddenly appears one day.
Internal cysts, such as ovarian cysts, are not visible on the outside of a rabbit but they may be able to be felt by an exotics veterinarian or identified on an X-ray. If a rabbit is not spayed it may be at risk for developing ovarian cysts.
Why does my rabbit have pus in his eyes?
Occasionally, pus from dental abscesses will drain from the eye sockets, giving the impression of a problem with the eyes, when in reality, the issue is an abscess or abscesses within the rabbit’s mouth.
Conjunctivitis 1 a red and swollen eye 2 smelly pus discharge 3 closed eyes which indicate that there is pus building up behind the rabbit’s eyelids and this could be causing pain. 4 The bunny becomes lethargic or uninterested in its surroundings. 5 It stops eating well, which means you have to feed them with a syringe.
Are there any problems with a rabbit’s eyes?
Rabbit eyes are pretty cool and they’re great at helping rabbit’s evade predators. But because they are such a large organ in the rabbit’s small body, a rabbit’s eyes can have a number of different health issues. Many of these health problems are not fatal for rabbits, but they can be indicators of more severe diseases.
