5 mo old Holland Lop doe. Any idea what this could be? Everything else is normal but just noticed this.
by Valhalla_back_girl
Rabbit
5 mo old Holland Lop doe. Any idea what this could be? Everything else is normal but just noticed this.
by Valhalla_back_girl
3 Comments
could be cataracts, or an infection / injury given her age is only 5 months. probably ask your vet
Looks like a cataract. Cataracts in baby buns are often due to a parasite called E. Cuniculi. 70% of all rabbits have this parasite, it just doesn’t cause them all symptoms. Baby buns it prefers eyes and kidneys. Over 1 – 2 years old, it prefers the vestibular system of the brain (head tilt buns) and commonly attacks that (though not unheard of to also be a reason of kidney disease too). You should see a vet and get out on a course of fenbendazole (panacur) to help treat the heavy burden, but please remember this will only help manage symptoms. It will not cure the cataracts and it will not rid the bun of the parasite. However still should see a vet for accurate diagnosis, test for eye injuries just in case and for a proper discussion. Eye injuries should not be ignored and need to be urgently addressed so they don’t worsen, so all sudden eye changes should be taken seriously.
Bunnies can very easily learn to adapt to blindness and get around fine. Just be more mindful of changing the environment, they will get a bit confused!
Thank you all so much!! She has a vet appointment set but I’m going to try and bump it up to as soon as possible!! Again, thank you!!