will my rabbit go blind?!

[Rabby_Rabb]

There is a white line in my rabbit’s eye and I’m so afraid it is a cataract. Will he go blind? If so he is my first bun ever, he is only 2 yo, and we move our furniture a lot. How do I care for a blind bun. pls pray for Ritter. TY anything helps

[DanaNM]

Info for Rabby_Rabb’s bun:

The answers provided in this forum are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

Maintenance and Housing
Is your bunny housed indoors or outdoors? Indoor he is like my child i wouldn’t leave my child outside
Does your bunny live with other bunnies? No
If you rabbit spends time outside, are wild rabbits around? He does not go outside only in a carrier for vet visit
How much exercise does your bunny get per day? He hops in our house freely no cage
How often do you clean the litter box? once a week
How often do you groom your bunny? everyday, he loves his brush

Spay/Neuter
Is your bunny spayed/neutered? yes
If so, for how long? 1 1/2 years (he is 2)
Are you aware of reproductive cancer risk in females? If not, please read about it here. He is a boy but yes i am

Pooping and Diet – Very Important
What does your bunny eat normally: Kale pellets hay and 2 treats a day
How much hay and what type? we give him access to a butload of hay and medow grassHow much pellets and what type?
How much veggies and what types? Kale, about a cup and a 1/2 a day
How many treats and what types? 2-3 Tablespoons rabbit safe veggies/fruits and hay treats and sutch from rural king
Anything else not listed? Nope
When was the last time your bunny ate?Like an hour ago for kale but like 10 minutes ago for hay
What was the last thing your bunny ate? Hay
When was the last time your bunny pooped? when he was eating that hay
How did your bunny’s most recent poops look (round and firm, misshapen, small and hard, soft/mushy, runny, etc.) ? brown round and firm

Illness & Symptoms
How long have you had this bunny? almost 2 years
In a few words, can you explain the symptoms? White line in eye
How long ago did you first notice these symptoms? a few months ago
Have you consulted a vet? we will in abt a week
Have you started any treatment for the symptoms? no
Was your bunny physically ill or injured when you got them? when i got him he had an ear infection
How has its behavior and appearance changed, if at all? white line in eye

 

. . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.  

[DanaNM]

Hi Rabby_Rabb, in young rabbits the appearance of a white line in the eye can indicate infection with the parasite E. cuniculi. It is treatable but should be addressed ASAP to prevent further damage. Blindness in rabbits is not actually a huge problem for them, but the parasite can cause other neurological damage and paralysis/seizures if left untreated. There are other things that could be responsible for the white line but based on your description that would be my guess.

You should definitely take your bun to a rabbit-savvy vet to get the appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Thankfully the medication is very affordable and safe for the bun.

. . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.  

[Rabby_Rabb]

Ok Ty we will be getting him to the vet as soon as possible

[LBJ10]

I agree. This sounds like EC, especially if this “white line” is inside the eye (uveitis) since this is most commonly seen in younger rabbits. The good news is it is treatable and the treatment is relatively inexpensive. You do want to get on top of this right away though so it doesn’t cause more damage. EC can affect so many things and the symptoms can present quite differently depending on what the EC is attacking in the body.

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