My rabbit isn't playful, has gunky eyes and a runny nose. Is she sick?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 7 months old
Hello I have a rabbit and she’s normally very playful. She has gunky eyes and her nose is starting to run too. I’m worried it might be Mitsi. If so, is there a cure? She’s almost 7 years old and never has had anything wrong with her. Today she’s not playful. She’s still eating and drinking.
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Published on October 31st, 2017
Myxomatosis causes lumpy lesions around the eyes and genitals so it seems unlikely. I think it is likely the rabbit has a response infection which is fairly common. They get pasturella in their lungs which needs to be treated with antibiotics. I would make her a vet appointment asap.
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Hi, in myxomatosis skin ocular lesions are more like nodules. Rabbits can be affected by a parasite that causes uveitis and different eye lesions more compatible to Tush ocular appearance however it is best to have your vet to take a look at him ! For more info see http://www.birdsandexotics.com/2016/05/ecun-that/
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