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What to do for a wild rabbit with swollen eyes and myxomatosis?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 0 lbs

I've found a wild rabbit with swollen eyes but no other symptoms and it's fiesty is it mixi

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on May 26th, 2017

Yes, it is likely to be myxomatosis, extremely common in wild rabbits in the UK. If you call the RSPCA they should be able to help you, there is a 24 hours helpline and the telephone number is 03001234999.

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