Cataract, or what? *Pics*

[TheLittleBunny10]

I noticed it in Marshmellow's eye, yesterday.
I thought it was a glare, but I don't know.
does it look like a cataract?

 

[Dood]

It could be, it's hard to tell from pictures.

Although rabbits can get cataracts it is quite rare and usually happens to older bunnies.

A more common problem causing foggy eyes is a parasitic infection such as Encephalitozoan cuniculi.

- http://www.vets-now.com/pet-owners/rabb ... n-rabbits/
- https://www.google.ca/search?q=e+cunicu ... 80&bih=247

 

[TheLittleBunny10]

One reason I thought 4 of her babies died was EC, how can I tell if she has it? (besides the cataract thingy)

here are more pictures

 

[Dood]

There is a lab test a veterinarian can order but I believe it is not very accurate.

 

[paradox]

I have the same think going on with one of our does. I am going to get some panacur tomorrow and start treatment.

 

[PSFAngoras]

Pasturella can also manifest as an infection in the eye and cause a similar effect. Never seen it happen, so I can't at that's what it is, but it is possible.

 

[Miss M]

There is a lab test a veterinarian can order but I believe it is not very accurate.

You are right. The test looks for exposure to E.cuniculi, so up to 80% of rabbits would test positive.

 

[TheLittleBunny10]

hmm...
She seems to be perfectly healthy besides the eye thing.

do you think it would be okay if I breed her again?
or should I not?