How to Treat Rabbit Conjunctivitis
📝 Summary
Rabbit conjunctivitis is treated by cleaning the eye and applying drops, isolating the infected rabbit, disinfecting its cage, and fixing the diet. Never use human medications; follow a vet's guidance.
1 Clean and Isolate
Conjunctivitis produces heavy eye discharge; wipe it gently with a clean damp cloth, then apply rabbit eye drops. Rabbits startle easily, so wrap the rabbit in a towel first to keep it still.
Because conjunctivitis is contagious, isolate the sick rabbit in a clean cage away from others, then wash and disinfect its old cage and belongings and sun-dry them. Keep the environment clean and ventilated, especially during illness.
2 Fix the Diet
Feed a proper diet; never give human food or low-quality pellets, which can trigger conjunctivitis. Drop the leftovers habit and use high-quality pellets or hays like alfalfa and ryegrass.
A clean, dry home is one of the main defenses against rabbit illness.
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