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Why are my rabbit's eyes watery? Could it be a blocked tear duct?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 6 years old | 2.1 lbs

what may cause a blocked tear duct in rabbits?

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 30th, 2017

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Blocked tear ducts in rabbits are usually due to a problem with the teeth, either an infected tooth root or a tooth not growing properly. Other causes include infections in the eye or in the region of the tear duct, as well as obesity or inflammation as contributing factors. If your rabbit has seeping eyes, especially if it is just one eye, then getting some x-rays done of your bunny's head to see if a tooth needs to be removed is a good idea. Best of luck with Dylan!

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