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My rabbit has white milky eye discharge. Is it an infection or teeth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male

Hi, I have a rabbit and he has white milky discharge coming out of his eye.I am scared that he has an infection or some sort like that.His whole eye is starting to become white from the mucus or discharge.I am scared he might leave me and die.Please reply soon as possible.

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on September 4th, 2017

IT looks like Hero might have an eye infection but most likely has an issue with his teeth. Rabbits are very prone to dental disease and overgrowth of their molars. When the molars over grow it puts pressure of the tear duct and white discharge will form. It is best for hero to see a vet for a good exam of the mouth and eye to determine the cause and start providing proper treatment! hope that helps and thanks for using pet coach

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    Answered By Jeffrey Milner

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 4th, 2018

    I would need to see a photograph to better assess the problem. However, you seem to be describing some sort of thick discharge coming from Fluffy's eye. There are many reasons that this can occur and most of them are going to require veterinary intervention. Tooth root abscesses are known to cause eye discharge. Primary ophthalmic diseases of the eye will do this. More common than those are traumatic injuries to the eye that ultimately cause the discharge. All of the above require a doctor to treat before matters get worse. Hope this makes sense. If I have misunderstood the symptoms and you'd like to speak further, please obtain a consultation. Best of luck.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 4th, 2017

    He has an eye infection for sure, it's usually coming together with an upper respiratory infection as well. very often the tear duct will get blocked as a result and this may cause many future problems to the eye. you need to take him to the vet ASAP in order to get it treated, he will need antibiotic eyedrops and oral antibiotics as well.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 8th, 2018

    He seems to be suffering from an eye infection, often it is combined with tear duct blockage in rabbits, i would recommend taking him to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated, he will need antibiotic eye drops and possibly will also need to have his tear ducts deblocked.

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