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Post by James1966 Sat Aug 08, 2009 4:36 pm

Hope you can help. My wife has agreed to look after the neighbour's rabbit whilst they are on holiday, he lives outdoors and is a solitary bunny. The only other pet in the household is a dog. My wife has noticed that the rabbit's eyes are a little sticky with a little discharge. Any ideas as to what it could be?

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Post by NickieM Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:02 pm

He might have a blocked tear duct or maybe problem with his back teeth.

Rabbits' back teeth are very close to the eye socket and if the teeth are overgrown, can interfere with the tear duct emptying. I would suggest that your neighbour takes the bun to the vet for a check up.
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Post by Jay Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:21 am

Did they find out what it is James ?
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Post by Catsknickers Sun Aug 16, 2009 9:45 am

Yeah I would say a tooth check is in order. My old man Chance has this problem, but he has scarred tear ducts.
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Post by James1966 Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:14 am

They are due back of holidays this weekend, we've not taken the rabbit to the vet as the rabbit is eating and drinking well, does not appear distressed. Obviously if something serious was afoot we would do, but I think it's up to the owners to arrange routine vetinary care.

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Post by Catsknickers Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:30 am

Yeah I would advise them when they come back of what you know and just say to them maybe to get it checked before it tyurns into something alot more serious. For example, tooth problem can bring on stasis. And alot of rabbits never come back from that.
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