TONY'S EYE: Have we found the problem??

[Maureen Las]

The conjunctivi looks red but I can't see much that really looks bad...:?

 

[JimD]

ray:

 

[dquesnel]

Often something that comes on so quick like this can be caused by an active ulcer on the eye/lens. That can be caused by trauma, infection etc. You will want to have the vet do a stain I think, and check for ulcers before anything topical is prescribed for the eye. Steroids to reduce inflammation can infact cause the ulcer to erupt, destroying the eye. One of my bunnies was really young too when he developed cataracts and eye issues, younger than a year for sure. Its really hard to know what is happening to it but I hope this is something totally treatable though, keep us updated.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

THanks!

He was so good last night. It's just so strange.... nothing else is going on that I can find.

 

[Haley]

From the picture it doesnt look all that bad to me. Is he eating and doing ok now?

Prayers for Tony that everything is ok.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Yes, he seems fine otherwise. His nose was damplast nightbut that's always been normal with him. Not wet, but just moist like you can barely feel it.

That cloudy stuff is really noticeable in person. I can't seem to get it to show up better in the picture. It's like someone put a white film over that eye. It's not even swollen that I can really see.

 

[kherrmann3]

Is it just cloudy/semi-swollen/a little red? Is there any discharge? If so, what color is the discharge?

I'm a pro at human-eye-goop (I've had PLENTY of eye troubles lol) so I can semi-guess at bunny-eye-goop!

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Last night, Luke woke me up to tell me that Tony's eye was much worse. It was swollen and "he didn't want to wake up to a bunny with his eye popped".....

I told him to go backto bed (was 2 a.m.) and I wouldtake Tony to the vet in the morning. (I didn't want to go see cause I might panic and I knew I couldn't do anything then - but I've been awake since)

SO......

I just checked Tony and his eye looks the same. Could it be getting better and worse at different times?

Here is some of the website from our bunny vet. She is very good..... I just wish she had seen him Saturday.

http://www.birddr.com/Pages/Staff.htm

 

[SnowyShiloh]

Poor Baloney Bear I hope it's nothing too serious! You must be so anxious to get to the vet...

 

[JadeIcing]

I'm sitting here on pins and needles.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Well, he's going to be dropped off this morning. My vet could see him at 4 or they could keep him all day and watch the eye to see if there are changes and do a good exam. I opted for that - she didn't think it would stress him too much and she knows I'm very concerned with the bunnies.

I fully trust her. She's probably one of the vets who hashelped the world of having pet exotics here in the USA. Other vets around the country consult her.

 

[kherrmann3]

At least he's where he needs to be, now. If anything goes downhill, he's better off there where he can get immediate attention. When he comes home, you're going to have a ticked/scorned bun on your hands Start preparing the bunny-butt-kissing kit now!

:bunnybutt:

Everyone here is crossing their fingers/paws here! :bunnyhug:

 

[MissBinky]

This really reminds me of Ariella's eye. Like you, I couldn't really find anything that looked quite like it. I hope the vet's appointment goes well :hug:

 

[Maureen Las]

The vet clinic looks great..
I'm sure that they will get to the bottom ofTony's problem and I sure hope that it's nothing really serious ray:

What a horrible weekend you had....:hug:

 

[JadeIcing]

OHHHHHHhhhhh on the home page someone is holding a skink! I want this vet.

 

[tonyshuman]

your vet seems great. my first idea was corneal ulcer, but i really don't know. i'm sure your vet will have an idea. best of luck!

 

[BlueGiants]

Hoping for the best for Tony! ....let us know as soon as you hear....ray:

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Wellllllllllll............. Tony has something wrong with his eye. :?

Dr. Lennox said that there is fluid built up under the cornea itself as if something injured it or there is disease but it's not showing a scratch or anything. She referred us to a specialist but we are going to try antibiotic ointment first. Because.......

the other day I was grooming Bo and Tony and I can't really remember but I think it was Tony that sort of jerked sideways right as I was plucking a bit of hair on his neck and I sort of pinched the eye a bit....... I barely remember it cause he didn't seem to react much but I am betting that is it. She agreed that's a good possibility.

If his eye gets at all worse, he's to go to the specialist immediately! HOWEVER, do NOT let them put anything in his eye, or give him any sort of medicine without talking to her first. She said be very clear with them about that! (I was impressed with that as well - she knows not to trust someone who doesn'tspecialize inbunnies!) She said "they know eyeballs better than anyone, but bunnies are too unique!"

Tony weighs just under 9 pounds. She said that he's a gorgeous bunny and is in very good health otherwise.

She didn't think it was anything like teeth or e. cunnuculi or anything like that.

Her office staff had never seen a palomino or heard of them. They loved him.

SIDE NOTE: I got to see a great horned owl come in as a rescue. It was GORGEOUS and blinked and looked at me curiously.

They had a gorgeous big black and white mixed bunner in there for adoption.

I want a skink too, Ali!

 

[JadeIcing]

Bo B Bunny wrote:

I want a skink too, Ali!

I could direct you in the right direction. :biggrin2:



I hope this clears up with out to much fuss.

 

[BlueGiants]

Sending healing vibes Tony's way... Hope his eye heals quickly....

(Oh and BTW... that owl wasn't looking at you.... he was sizing up Tony... ssd