Third Eyelid?

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- 05/08/2016 at 10:00 PM
  Rebelbun
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  One of the babies has developed a third eyelid. Is that normal? I’ve never seen a rabbit with a third eyelid before.
- 05/08/2016 at 10:39 PM
  LBJ10
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  They all have a third eyelid. What do you mean by developed? Is it swollen?
- 05/09/2016 at 6:22 AM
  Rebelbun
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  None of my other rabbits look like they have a third eyelid… I guess Corys is just more noticeable then? I’ve never seen the third eyelid before and didn’t know they had them lol.
- 05/09/2016 at 9:30 PM
  LBJ10
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  You normally don’t see it, but yes they all have third eyelids (AKA nictitating membrane). Sometimes they will show a little bit and that’s normal. If it’s red, swollen, and/or protruding, then it is a cause for concern. My Wooly actually tore his when he was young. It was red and swollen when it happened. Now he has a piece that’s always visible. The vet would actually have to cut the torn part off if I wanted it “fixed”.
- 05/10/2016 at 6:43 AM
  Rebelbun
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  Thank you! I’m glad there’s no cause for concern.
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