EastNeukRabbits
White Cloud Rabbits
I currently have two does sharing a 6ftx5ft shed, within the shed they are kept separate and the space is pretty well ventilated. One of the does has a litter of 8 week old kits, a couple of which have had mildly crusty eyes. At first I thought it could have been caused by the hay. Then when another kit got affected I thought- conjunctivitis!?
Upon checking the second doe this morning I noticed she too had a slight crust on her eyelashes.
So far I’ve been bathing the kits eyes with salt water to unstick any bits, the eyes themselves are clear with no sign of discharge. The mucous membranes are a little red but I’m not surprised when their eyes are crusty.
What does anybody suggest/recommend please? I am disinclined to take a trip to my horrendously overpriced vet unless I cannot treat it myself.
I can try for pictures but I’ve just cleaned them so right now all looks normal.
Upon checking the second doe this morning I noticed she too had a slight crust on her eyelashes.
So far I’ve been bathing the kits eyes with salt water to unstick any bits, the eyes themselves are clear with no sign of discharge. The mucous membranes are a little red but I’m not surprised when their eyes are crusty.
What does anybody suggest/recommend please? I am disinclined to take a trip to my horrendously overpriced vet unless I cannot treat it myself.
I can try for pictures but I’ve just cleaned them so right now all looks normal.