I just took my rabbit out of her cage, and I noticed her eye is a little crusty? Well, it looks dry around the edges. And also I noticed the white part of her fur looks dull and looks like it has a yellowish tint to it. I made an appointment for the vet tomorrow just to make sure, but in the meantime can anyone give me any shed of light to what it may be? I also did take a damp paper towel and wiped her eyes and it looks a little better but it still is worrying me. Shes 6 years old, a female and no idea what her size/breed is. I thought she was an English Spot from looking at petfinder but people tell me she isnt. I don't know if her breed has anything to do with it. Also my aunt was told she was a dwarf rabbit but she is HUGE. (she didnt get her from a very good breeder) so I also doubt she is purebred. but that doesnt matter :] Anywho, now that I'm looking at her eye again, it looks a little wet (I dried it after I cleaned it). I also havent had her out in a week due to ..
2007-04-11 07:26:59 · 5 answers · asked by glamourl0ve 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
my classes. But everything is settled down now so I decided to take her out today. Shes acting like her normal clingy, I wanna sit on you self. Her eye and dull coat has just got me worried a little.
Thanks! and here is a picture of her :]
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/dazzleme_baby/animalssss008.jpg
2007-04-11 07:27:19 · update #1
Oh, that picture is not from just now. haha It was from a couple months ago.
2007-04-11 07:27:48 · update #2
and shes not spayed. (I know! I plan on getting her spayed this summer)
2007-04-11 07:29:46 · update #3
Lisa: no just the dull coat and crusty eye is the only things that look wrong.
2007-04-11 10:14:58 · update #4
2 most common eye problems in rabbits:
+ conjunctivitis (fixable with antibiotic eye drops)
+ blocked tear ducts (manageable by the vet flushing them - this is tolerated by concious bunnies, but it may need to be done regularly.
Overgrown teeth can also cause eye problems, but this is fairly unlikely if the bunny hasn't had the problem in her life before - still, I'm sure the vet will check her teeth and trim them if necessary.
Good luck tomorrow - and post a comment to let us know how it went!
Chalice
p.s as someone on here said, spaying not necessarily essential for a six year old bunny, if there's no danger of her getting pregnant. The health problems from being entire are rarer than in dogs, and since bunny anaesthetics are higher risk, particularly in older bunnies, I think I'd just leave it! Discuss with your vet though.
2007-04-11 08:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My rabbit looks like her but an orangey colour instead. I was told that she was a dwarf lop but she is really big and I think that she could be a dwarf lop x english spot. Are her eyelids swollen as this could indicate myxomatosis. Is the eye running as this could be snuffes. dullness of coat is also a sign of myxomatosis which is quite often fatal. Has she just got a dull coat and crusty eye or is their any other signs?
2007-04-11 08:32:55 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely it is conjunctivitis, which is basically pink eye. The vet will most likely give you some antibiotic ointment such as terramycin, which you put in her eyes twice a day.
As far as her fur goes, it could just be that she needs a bath or a good brushing from being in the cage all week.
2007-04-11 07:32:34 · answer #3 · answered by 'Lissa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to a vet regarding the eye problem. As a longtime show breeder I can tell you that she probably isn't a purebred. If she's 6, please don't put her through a spaying! Her chances of having a litter are very slim and her personality is fixed.
2007-04-11 07:46:55 · answer #4 · answered by BB 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree....most likely conjunctivitis.....good luck!
2007-04-11 07:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by water_admiral 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋