pufferfishnz Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Does anyone know what it could be. I have looked it up on the net and it could be many things.... has anyone had a rabbit that this has happened to? Hes only 7 or 8 months old and has a good diet and is fit and healthy otherwise... I want to take him to the vet but I thought I would ask here first... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 cataract if its a slivery patch. doc will probably prescribe neosporin - its what i would use. it could also be an abrasion. not to worry in 98% of cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pufferfishnz Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 yeah, i read something that said they can be born with cataracts. poor wee thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 could be as you said a number of things speculation ontil it is examined really an abrasion will clear up over a short time depending on how bad it is is it housed with other rabbits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Patches on rabbit eyes are a symptom of pyratiiasis. It causes limb loss requiring replacement with pegs or hooks, overindulgence in rum, chasing of wenches and theft then burying of booty. There is no known cure though there has been some anecdotal claims of success through pushing off a long plank extended over a large body of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 i do love the way ye jest with the swabs captain Ira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pufferfishnz Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 no he is all alone, cant go with other rabbits cos he makes them pregnant!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 If the cloudyness is isolated to the lens as seen only through the iris (dark middle part of the eye), then it could be a cataract. Cataracts will cause blindness eventually but are not generally painful. If the cloudyness is on the cornea itself (surface of the eye), then it could be an ulcer that has resulted from an injury/abrasion. Ulcers can be quite serious, and they are usually quite painful so the rabbit may show signs of squinting, decreased activity, and watering of the eye. If not treated properly, they can cause scaring or in bad cases fungi, viruses and bacteria can invade the tissue and cause a prolonged infection. In the worst case, the ulcer can begin to 'melt' and this can cause the eye to rupture. If the rabbit is showing signs of pain, the best thing is to have a vet look at it as soon as possible. Ophthalmic (eye) injuries/disorders are emergencies! If the vet thinks it is an ulcer, they will apply a simple flurocein stain to the eye to confirm if it is an ulcer. The treatment for basic ulcers is the application of eye drops 3 to 5 times a day (usually antibiotics and sometimes antiinflammatories). It is important to follow the instructions to get it to heal as soon as possible. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 good post jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 good post jennifer :oops: Thanks. Used to work in a specialist veterinary opthalmology practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 it shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pufferfishnz Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 wow thanks very much, i think he will be going to the vets today! oh my hes going to love the car trip!!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fingers Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 could be as you said a number of things speculation ontil it is examined really an abrasion will clear up over a short time depending on how bad it is is it housed with other rabbits? I agree, best get a professional to diagnose and treat. From my 10 year experience in the vet world it best to get these things checked asap to save further issues and expenses. That's my 5cents worth :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pufferfishnz Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 went to vets yesterday... was conjunctivitis and the cloudy patching where ulcers where he had been rubbing and scratching cos he had itchy eyes. is on eye drops now and seems much better! thanks for all the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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