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My rabbit has an eye infection, how can I treat it affordably?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

My rabbit has an eye infection but I don't have the money to take him to the vet. How should I treat him?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 3rd, 2017

Hello. Eye infections can get pretty bad very quickly, & for an animal that really depends on its sight to live, this can be critical. You can try using the over the counter Vetericyn ophthalmic gel, but please try to have Julian seen as soon as possible. He depends on you for this. Take care.

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