Weepy Eye Question

[branberrycakes]

Hi everyone –

I noticed yesterday that my Holland lop’s right eye (which is clouded by the way) is shut closed. She doesn’t want to open it. I see no visible hay or hair that could be stuck inside, but I do notice it’s wet around it. I kept it dry the best I could, but this morning I noticed it got wet again.

 

She is perfectly normal as of now. No unusual activity, but I wanted to ask veteran bunny owners is there any home remedies that I could possibly try out or should this be address almost immediately with a veterinarian? 

Money isn’t an issue, but I also do not want to pay an emergency fee (which is pretty high) for something that could have been resolved with a few things off the shelf.

 

I highly appreciate any answers and happy thanksgiving to all that celebrate it!

[jerseygirl]

How long has her eye being clouded? Do you know what it’s cloudy?

If she isn’t opening her eye, I think there would be some pain & she would need to be seen.
You could try a warm wet cloth held over the eye or even a warm or cold camomile tea bag. If she sits calmly and let’s you do this, she may be getting some relief. But I wouldn’t spend too much time on it personally. The cloudy eye and now weeping and her keeping it closed really warrants a vet visit IMO. I’m sorry it’s happening on the holiday!

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