Hello,
I know the first reaction to my question is that we should take our rabbit to the vet immediately. Not that we are inhumane, but our rabbit is 13 years old, blind, possibly had a stroke, lost her sister a year ago and we feel that trips to the vet have become too stressful for her. We feel that there is nothing more we can do for her besides comfort her. Our often suggests blood work, which would again, be too stressful for her.
Bugsie, 13, has been blind for roughly 3-4 years now. Her eyes are covered in a white, hazy color. One eye developed a red spot about a month ago. Pretty much overnight she developed a white coating over her entire eye. The white spot protrudes outward and appears oozy. She cleans her face and it seems as if she breaks bits off that crust into her fur. We do not suspect that she is in any pain as she is still eating as normal and spends a great deal of time grooming herself.
I ask this in hopes that you could give us an idea of what she is going through. It scares me that eventually the entire white coating will disintegrate and be wiped off. It may be the best thing for her as it is extremely difficult for her to close her eye. I would consider providing a photo, but it really isn’t a sight anyone would want to see. I suppose I am just looking for somewhat of an answer as to what is going on. Obviously, we are not looking for a cure.
Thanks,
Kate
2006-09-30 18:26:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Have you ever considered that the rabbit may be suffering and you are doing nothing about it? Take it to the vet at once and take responsibility for your pet.
DO NOT IGNORE THIS ILLNESS!!!!!!!!
2006-10-01 00:35:45 · answer #1 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello i am very sorry to hear.
Wow 13 years thats fabulous a few years ago i went through a smiler thing with my rabbit i came home and he could not move his back legs i was so upset so i took him to the vet and right away he said put him to sleep but i did not listen because he was the same roger still ate very well still was the same so i looked every where on the net for something because at that time putting him to sleep was out of the question. So he ended up having this rare condition and i ended up finding these people who were going through the same thing. So to cut to the chase search the net ring different vets and with her eyes try just warm water and wipe them for her and enjoy every moment with her good luck.
2006-10-01 06:55:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be a number of things ranging from an infection of the eye tissue itself to a tumour. Given her age and the condition of her eyes, either one is a very strong possibility, but given that she's not showing any signs of pain, I'd have trouble believing it's an infection. I would be thinking more along the lines of a tumour. Unfortunately, the only way to know for certain would be a trip to the vet, but I'd have to agree that it sounds like that would definitely be too stressful. I would say as long as she isn't showing any signs of pain (decreased appetite, not drinking, not acting herself), it probably isn't anything to worry about. If she starts showing signs of pain, I would worry and I would at least call the vet to get his/her opinion on the situation. If nothing else, the vet would be able to give you something to keep her comfortable. I hope she's okay!
2006-10-01 01:54:28 · answer #3 · answered by Kellye B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like an ulcer in the eye which if not treated your animal can go blind in your case your rabbit is blind already i would still take her to the vet i am a vet nurse and would not be doing my job properly if i did not give you the correct advice if its an infection it needs antibiotics it does not matter how old the animal is all animals deserve the right treatment i had a dog who was18 when he developed a heart condition he was blind and deaf and did not like the vet i got treatment for him and he lived three more years until we had to put him down as for being in pain an animal can be in pain and not show any signs at all if you e mail me a photo i will try and give you an accurate diagnosis and what i can do to help the offer is their when it comes to animals they are defenseless creatures who rely on us
2006-10-01 05:40:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a dilemna. I wouldn't want to hazard a guess about the eye problem and am providing a link that may give you some clues.
http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Eye_diseases/Eye_diseases_main.htm
I know that a vet visit is stressful, but it may be your best option. Also, while she isn't showing signs of pain, she may be in pain or could soon be in pain and a vet can better help her deal with that.
2006-10-01 09:41:44 · answer #5 · answered by Martha G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Granted your rabbit may be old. But you aren't making her comfortable you are letting her suffer. You need to take her to the vet so that she can be humanely put down. Think about it, if you were this rabbit would you want to be kept in a situation like this? http://www.rabbit.org
2006-10-02 08:11:06 · answer #6 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋