Why is my rabbit's eye wet, squinting, and has white discharge?

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My rabbit has white discharge coming from one eye. Just in one eye, around eye appears wet with some white gunk. Yesterday, I noticed it was closed mostly and today it just started appearing wet. her cage mate did have a white booger a few days ago, but I’m mostly positive that was from a piece of fur in eye. This appears to be a different issue. I’d appreciate any advice! Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 3.1 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is difficult to say what may be going on. When they squint/close they eye, there is usually either an injury to the eye or they have something inside irritating the eye. The squinting is form pain. I really suggest you get her to the vet for an exam. If she was not squinting I would not be as worried just about the eye discharge. If there is an eye injury it needs to be treated quickly and appropriately or there could be serious complications. If you want to try something at home until you get a vet appointment you can use this eye gel/wash in all the rabbits eyes. ( https://www.allivet.com/p-8131-vetericyn-plus-eye-wash-3-oz.aspx?SearchTerm=vetericyn%20eye+Auto ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Why is my rabbit's eye wet, squinting, and has white discharge?

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