Up to 30% of pet rabbits develop conjunctivitis, otherwise known as weepy eye, commonly caused by a bacterial infection in your rabbit's eyes. Your rabbit's eyesight diminishes significantly and, without treatment, can lead to infection spread, or worse - develop an inflammatory disease.
Furthermore, conjunctivitis is often linked to other health issues such as dental disease, blocked tear ducts or even immune suppression.
Symptoms of your rabbit's eye infection could be watery eyes, matted fur and signs of your rabbit rubbing their eyes.
Using antibiotic eye drops, eye infections, even in young rabbits, can be treated easily.
Checking your rabbit's eyes regularly leads to a healthy rabbit!
Rabbit eye infections are most commonly caused by bacteria but can also be caused by dental disease, inflamed tear ducts, myxomatosis, or foreign objects.
When your rabbit's eyes water excessively, they may be experiencing conjunctivitis. Other symptoms include a matted fur coat, redness around the eyes, and signs that your rabbit is rubbing their eyes with their paws.
Dental disease can lead to eye infections, as inflammation and a buildup of pus in the mouth can spread to the eyes. So, it's important to look out for signs of dental disease such as drooling and tooth sensitivity.
One of the most common causes of conjunctivitis in rabbits is inflamed tear ducts. The tear duct is a tube that carries tears from your eyes to the back of the nose. When the rabbit's tear duct becomes inflamed, it can cause a blockage that leads to an eye infection.
Myxomatosis is another potential cause of an eye infection in rabbits. It affects their cornea, leading to redness, swelling and ulcers, often resulting in permanent blindness.
In addition to bacteria, your rabbit's eyes can become infected by a foreign object. If you notice your rabbit has an injured eye, contact your vet immediately.
Before you can determine if your rabbit has an eye infection, it is important to understand the signs of one. Below we've listed the top four signs your rabbit has an eye infection.
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Eye infections are a common problem for rabbits. When eye infections occur, they are most commonly treated with eye drops. However, they can also be treated with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines, or regular bathing, depending on the cause and type of infection.
Eye drops will take care of the infection in your rabbit's eyes without any trouble and without any side effects. The eye drops you use should be made for rabbits because they have different needs and sensitivities than humans do.
Antibiotics are the most common treatment for eye infections and are typically given in the form of eye drops or tablets.
When your rabbit has a bad eye infection and needs to take an antibiotic, your vet may also recommend giving them an anti-inflammatory medicine as well, especially if the inflammation risks further damage to their eyes.
To make sure your rabbit's eyes are healthy, it is important to make sure they are clean and free from any dirt or debris. Regular bathing with a moist cloth will help keep your rabbit's eyes bright and healthy.
It is important to remember that the duration of eye infections varies from rabbit to rabbit. Some rabbits will recover in a few days, while others can take longer depending on the severity of their infection.
Without treatment, your rabbit will be in a lot of pain as the infection worsens. In extreme cases, it could lead to severe inflammation and eye damage, including blindness.
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