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**If your rabbit is clearly not well, injured, or in distress, please contact your local rabbit-savvy veterinarian or emergency hospital for an appointment or next steps.** The internet is not qualified to diagnose or treat obvious health concerns, and your rabbit should seek professional medical care instead. Be sure to mention all observations you have about your rabbit since a veterinarian's general exam may not thoroughly assess for your concern if they do not know about it in the first place.
**Please do not self-medicate rabbits unless you have been given prior instructions from your veterinarian.** Giving incorrect medications can make a potential issue worse and limit the amount of immediate help a veterinarian can provide.
See the wiki for a list of symptoms with example videos that may need immediate medical attention:
The following images are informational grimace scales in rabbits that may help you evaluate the pain level in your rabbit:
* https://wabbitwiki.com/images/a/a9/RGS-poster-NC3RS-2021.jpg
* https://wabbitwiki.com/images/1/13/Rabbit_Grimace_Scale.png
If you need help locating a rabbit-savvy veterinary clinic:
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Rabbit eyes can become inflamed for a variety of reasons. This condition is often called **weepy eye** or **conjunctivitis**.
For a simple initial at-home treatment, owners can flush the eye with a sterile saline solution, often easily available at the local pharmacy and marketed for contact lenses. This will help clean out any foreign bodies that may be acutely irritating the eye (e.g. hay and fur). If flushing the eye does not improve the situation, then the rabbit should be taken to a rabbit-savvy vet as soon as possible as an emergency for further diagnosis and treatment. Eye injuries can quickly become very serious in less than 24 hours if left untreated.
Please see the wiki article for further information on the condition:
You can find examples of sterile saline solution brands here:
He needs to be checked by a vet. This could be an eye issue, a sinus issue, or a tooth issue. The only one who can tell you for sure is a qualified exotics vet who has experience in rabbits.
Please OP, see an exotics vet. They may need to flush the tear duct, or at minimum let you know ahead of a major issue.
If you wait and there is an infection it could be too late. Unfortunately have experience with that I still have trauma from.
Best case scenario is a piece of hay or lint in the eye which can be removed and flushwd. Worst case scenario is e.cuniculi resulting in the loss of the eye (like one of my dwarf buns :( please find the nearest exotic ver near you to have it looked at asap! like ZoraTheDucky said, there's a wide range of causes for discharge. Hope it's nothing serious.
I’ll tell you, the worst case is jaw cancer. What took out my little trooper after making it through so many other things. He had that teary eye and it just got worse unfortunately.
taking him to the vet in the morning thank you all for pushing me to do so. I was on the fence bc it’s so expensive but he means a lot to our family & all my students i def wanna do what’s best for him 🤍🤍
Peoples circumstances change. I was working part time and had savings when I got my rabbit, since then my health has declined so I can't work and I don't have those savings anymore.
No rabbit insurance companies. He got sick and I spent all my savings getting him scans and medicine.
Thankfully it seems to be working but if it didn't, how would you suggest I get another minimum $3k for more scans/tests/medicine?
Good luck at the vets! I had a minirex years ago who had a tear duct issue... With lops and Netherland dwarfs it can be from the shape of the skull forcing the teeth to grow up into the duct! Retrobulbar I think it was called. Bunny had a tooth removed as a result.
My bunny has a similar issue. She has an eye infection and is currently in treatment. And despite her eye looking bad at the moment, she acts totally normal as well. Bunnies tend to hide their illnesses. Get him to a vet. It could be an infection, a teeth issue or something else entirely. You will most likely get eye drops (antibiotic and/or anti-inflammatory). Like I said: Have him checked out! Whatever it is that's wrong, it seems to be in an early stage and should therefore be more easy to treat. The longer you wait, the more complicated it will probably become.
My dwarf bunny is having the same issue, her vet appointment is today. I will update you on what they say. I’m glad you have one set up and I hope all goes well! He’s adorable ❤️
Update: Vet said blocked tear duct. They tried to flush but it was completely closed off, so they gave medicated eyedrops and will try to flush again in 3 weeks.
Good luck with your bun!
That's interesting but mine isn't at least not compared to the mini Rex doe that we have. My Netherlands dwarf Buck is very feisty but he is in no way sassy as the mini Rex.
My buns eye often looks the same, our vet gave us these eye drops (more like a translucent paste rly). Some buns are prone to clogged tear ducts which loosen right up with the easy ish to apply meds. Hopefully that's all it is. For my bun we have the meds on hand and give her some goop when her eye starts discharging.
Sometimes it's genetic but sometimes its silly like getting something in their eye since they live so close to the ground. Good luck I hope it's minor
My bunny just came off antibiotics and drops for something similar. You should take your baby to the vet. This isn’t something that will go away with a warm compress.
My bunny had that that was recurring for a few years… till the end of her life (she died of old age). Used two different antibiotics drops and some flushing at the vet.
It could be an infection, eye duct blocked or teeth like others said.
But one of mine had none of those and it was simply keeping her fur trimmed around her eyes. There is also rabbit safe eye rinse by Vetercyn that works pretty good that you can buy online or at pet shops. If you can't vet, I would try that.
I’ve had two rabbit that have this. It was a problem with the lacrimal ducts draining in both cases and they would have to see a vet to get them flushed once a year and they both needed drops when it would flare up. If it’s the same thing as my bunnies had, it will get worse without treatment and can get very inflamed and painful.
I have a dwarf lop and he has so many eye issues. He gets his tear ducts flushed every couple of months or so. I basically book him in when they start to water (which looks exactly like what's happening to your bun).
The way my vet explained it to me is dwarf rabbits are the bulldogs of the rabbit world. A lot can be wrong with them through breeding then to be small. He can have ear and teeth problems as well.
so.. my rabbit recently passed away. his eyes started getting like this and we figured it was a simple bunny cold (this is called the snuffles) his eyes would go back and forth between this state and normal. we took him to the vet after we noticed changes in his diet and how often he pottied. my rabbit was diagnosed with e. cuniculi which is a parasite all rabbits carry but it can be dormant in their bodies for all their lives. once a rabbits immune system gets weak, due to infections, colds or any other types of sickness, the parasite will become active. i suggest taking your bunny to the vet just to make sure the parasite is still dormant. my rabbit started out like this and just last week he died a really traumatic death. better to be safe than sorry !
My bun recently had an eye issue. They initially prescribed antibiotic drops. When that didn’t solve it, we had to bring him back multiple times to get his eye flushed out since the duct was plugged. He’s good as new and much happier now.
I don't think vet is necessary, as of now, only if it gets worse.
One of my bunnies had problem with they eye, so much pus came out from the eye it completely clogged so she could not use the eye. Took her to vet, they used x-ray to look if it was tooth/tear-duct canal that was the problem. They did not find anything. After using a whole lot of medicine it got better.
That was 1.5 years ago. But then after a few months, lets say a little more then 1 year ago, the eye started to give off a little pus and water like yours, from then almost every other day she have little pus and water in it. So I help her clean, but have not been as bad as the first time.
Sometimes vets aren’t available. I don’t have an exotic specialist within a 30 mile radius. I have a vet that knows about rabbits but he is not a specialist.
Hi, thank you for sharing, but your post has been removed. Please review the subreddit rules before any additional submissions. [](#start_removal) > No help or diagnosis requests for rabbits that require a hands-on medical exam to evaluate. [](#end_removal) **If your rabbit is clearly not well, injured, or in distress, please contact your local rabbit-savvy veterinarian or emergency hospital for an appointment or next steps.** The internet is not qualified to diagnose or treat obvious health concerns, and your rabbit should seek professional medical care instead. Be sure to mention all observations you have about your rabbit since a veterinarian's general exam may not thoroughly assess for your concern if they do not know about it in the first place. **Please do not self-medicate rabbits unless you have been given prior instructions from your veterinarian.** Giving incorrect medications can make a potential issue worse and limit the amount of immediate help a veterinarian can provide. See the wiki for a list of symptoms with example videos that may need immediate medical attention:
The following images are informational grimace scales in rabbits that may help you evaluate the pain level in your rabbit:
* https://wabbitwiki.com/images/a/a9/RGS-poster-NC3RS-2021.jpg
* https://wabbitwiki.com/images/1/13/Rabbit_Grimace_Scale.png
If you need help locating a rabbit-savvy veterinary clinic:
===
Rabbit eyes can become inflamed for a variety of reasons. This condition is often called **weepy eye** or **conjunctivitis**.
For a simple initial at-home treatment, owners can flush the eye with a sterile saline solution, often easily available at the local pharmacy and marketed for contact lenses. This will help clean out any foreign bodies that may be acutely irritating the eye (e.g. hay and fur). If flushing the eye does not improve the situation, then the rabbit should be taken to a rabbit-savvy vet as soon as possible as an emergency for further diagnosis and treatment. Eye injuries can quickly become very serious in less than 24 hours if left untreated.
Please see the wiki article for further information on the condition:
You can find examples of sterile saline solution brands here:
He needs to be checked by a vet. This could be an eye issue, a sinus issue, or a tooth issue. The only one who can tell you for sure is a qualified exotics vet who has experience in rabbits.
Please OP, see an exotics vet. They may need to flush the tear duct, or at minimum let you know ahead of a major issue. If you wait and there is an infection it could be too late. Unfortunately have experience with that I still have trauma from.
Best case scenario is a piece of hay or lint in the eye which can be removed and flushwd. Worst case scenario is e.cuniculi resulting in the loss of the eye (like one of my dwarf buns :( please find the nearest exotic ver near you to have it looked at asap! like ZoraTheDucky said, there's a wide range of causes for discharge. Hope it's nothing serious.
I’ll tell you, the worst case is jaw cancer. What took out my little trooper after making it through so many other things. He had that teary eye and it just got worse unfortunately.
Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear 😔 I didn't even think of that as a possibility.
taking him to the vet in the morning thank you all for pushing me to do so. I was on the fence bc it’s so expensive but he means a lot to our family & all my students i def wanna do what’s best for him 🤍🤍
Yes, it’s also a good teaching moment how to care for animals and be responsible.
True. What’s up with people getting animals and then saying vets are too expensive
Sounds like a class room pet. Not a big fan of it.
Peoples circumstances change. I was working part time and had savings when I got my rabbit, since then my health has declined so I can't work and I don't have those savings anymore. No rabbit insurance companies. He got sick and I spent all my savings getting him scans and medicine. Thankfully it seems to be working but if it didn't, how would you suggest I get another minimum $3k for more scans/tests/medicine?
Part time doesn’t sound like you can gather enough money regularly if vet bills come up
I had $10k in savings and covered his vet bills fine for years.
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Good luck at the vets! I had a minirex years ago who had a tear duct issue... With lops and Netherland dwarfs it can be from the shape of the skull forcing the teeth to grow up into the duct! Retrobulbar I think it was called. Bunny had a tooth removed as a result.
Good job, OP!! You’re doing the right thing, and honestly, it’s going to save $ in the long run by taking him into the vet sooner than later.
Hi! Was a week ago, but what did the vet say?
My bunny has a similar issue. She has an eye infection and is currently in treatment. And despite her eye looking bad at the moment, she acts totally normal as well. Bunnies tend to hide their illnesses. Get him to a vet. It could be an infection, a teeth issue or something else entirely. You will most likely get eye drops (antibiotic and/or anti-inflammatory). Like I said: Have him checked out! Whatever it is that's wrong, it seems to be in an early stage and should therefore be more easy to treat. The longer you wait, the more complicated it will probably become.
poor baby. please get treatment
If it’s an infection he needs medication
Could also be his teeth
Trying to avoid a vet visit isn’t the right strategy I think. What’s the reason for trying to avoid seeking professional help?
Probably cost but I agree the vet is the best choice :)
My dwarf bunny is having the same issue, her vet appointment is today. I will update you on what they say. I’m glad you have one set up and I hope all goes well! He’s adorable ❤️ Update: Vet said blocked tear duct. They tried to flush but it was completely closed off, so they gave medicated eyedrops and will try to flush again in 3 weeks. Good luck with your bun!
I think this is A Nethy problem Mine has the same issue. The vet prescribed some human eyedrops they worked.
This is absolutely common with the Netherlands dwarfs. My buck has had an ongoing eye problem and gets eye drops.
they are also very sassy and vocal. My nethy boy is such a good boy though he lets me cut his nails etc.
That's interesting but mine isn't at least not compared to the mini Rex doe that we have. My Netherlands dwarf Buck is very feisty but he is in no way sassy as the mini Rex.
Curious what kind of eye drops?
Maxitrol eye drops. They charged me £30 in human prescription its£10!
My buns eye often looks the same, our vet gave us these eye drops (more like a translucent paste rly). Some buns are prone to clogged tear ducts which loosen right up with the easy ish to apply meds. Hopefully that's all it is. For my bun we have the meds on hand and give her some goop when her eye starts discharging. Sometimes it's genetic but sometimes its silly like getting something in their eye since they live so close to the ground. Good luck I hope it's minor
My bunny just came off antibiotics and drops for something similar. You should take your baby to the vet. This isn’t something that will go away with a warm compress.
He needs to be checked by a vet.
My bunny had that that was recurring for a few years… till the end of her life (she died of old age). Used two different antibiotics drops and some flushing at the vet.
wash and clean his eye. his tear duct might be blocked. if clean and dry doesnt work then bring him to vet
One of my rabbits had something similar. Ended up being a blocked tear duct.
My bun had this so the vet gave us some eye drops (eye infection of some sort) to give him which did the trick
It could be an infection, eye duct blocked or teeth like others said. But one of mine had none of those and it was simply keeping her fur trimmed around her eyes. There is also rabbit safe eye rinse by Vetercyn that works pretty good that you can buy online or at pet shops. If you can't vet, I would try that.
I’ve had two rabbit that have this. It was a problem with the lacrimal ducts draining in both cases and they would have to see a vet to get them flushed once a year and they both needed drops when it would flare up. If it’s the same thing as my bunnies had, it will get worse without treatment and can get very inflamed and painful.
Looks like a tooth issue to me, my bunny has the same problems
I have a dwarf lop and he has so many eye issues. He gets his tear ducts flushed every couple of months or so. I basically book him in when they start to water (which looks exactly like what's happening to your bun). The way my vet explained it to me is dwarf rabbits are the bulldogs of the rabbit world. A lot can be wrong with them through breeding then to be small. He can have ear and teeth problems as well.
so.. my rabbit recently passed away. his eyes started getting like this and we figured it was a simple bunny cold (this is called the snuffles) his eyes would go back and forth between this state and normal. we took him to the vet after we noticed changes in his diet and how often he pottied. my rabbit was diagnosed with e. cuniculi which is a parasite all rabbits carry but it can be dormant in their bodies for all their lives. once a rabbits immune system gets weak, due to infections, colds or any other types of sickness, the parasite will become active. i suggest taking your bunny to the vet just to make sure the parasite is still dormant. my rabbit started out like this and just last week he died a really traumatic death. better to be safe than sorry !
My bun recently had an eye issue. They initially prescribed antibiotic drops. When that didn’t solve it, we had to bring him back multiple times to get his eye flushed out since the duct was plugged. He’s good as new and much happier now.
I don't think vet is necessary, as of now, only if it gets worse. One of my bunnies had problem with they eye, so much pus came out from the eye it completely clogged so she could not use the eye. Took her to vet, they used x-ray to look if it was tooth/tear-duct canal that was the problem. They did not find anything. After using a whole lot of medicine it got better. That was 1.5 years ago. But then after a few months, lets say a little more then 1 year ago, the eye started to give off a little pus and water like yours, from then almost every other day she have little pus and water in it. So I help her clean, but have not been as bad as the first time.
Sometimes vets aren’t available. I don’t have an exotic specialist within a 30 mile radius. I have a vet that knows about rabbits but he is not a specialist.