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Is my rabbit's eye issue myxomatosis if he's otherwise healthy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 10 months old

Is this a sign of myxomatosis? He is eating well n active as usual.no fever.just left has this

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on March 12th, 2019

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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