Tear Ducts

Today is just going to be a small part of what rabbit’s tear ducts are, what they do, and any changes that may need attention.

What are Tear Ducts?

Tear ducts are the ducts in your eyes that will go to use when your eyes need to add more moisture. You rabbit’s tear ducts can be very sensitive to certain substances that will be surrounding them on a daily basis, which will be explained later.

What do they do?

Tear ducts are there to keep your rabbit’s eyes from drying out. If rabbit’s tear ducts are too irritated, things could really become a different situation. Tear ducts are very important, and if you find your rabbit has very dry or wet eyes, check in with your vet to check out what is going on.

An Important Note…

Many rabbit’s eyes will become irritated by hay dust getting stuck. In this situation, their tear ducts could become irritated, causing their eyes to become watery and drippy. There are also other possibilities such as dust, fur, and dirt that could cause your rabbit’s eyes to become inflamed, irritated, or infected.

What Should I Look Out For?

• Watery eyes- Often caused by hay, hay dust, dust, dirt, and fur getting into your rabbit’s eyes and becoming stuck.
• Dry eyes- Will often be caused by genetic or physical problems. Make sure to consult with your vet to keep your rabbit’s eyes healthy.
• Watery substances dripping from eye- This is when our rabbit’s tear duct is clogged and irritated, causing it to start to overuse and make your rabbit’s eyes drip. You also have to realize the difference between this problem and if your rabbit’s eyes are just a little watery for a bit. Determine this by examination throughout the day.
• Red irritation- If the outline of your rabbit’s eyes are red, they probably have dry and inflamed eyes and tear ducts. Make sure that you go to your vet to get the treatment needed for your rabbit’s case.
• Crusty eyes- Crusty eyes are very common in rabbits when they wake up, but if they seem to have way too many crusts, make sure that you consult with your vet for guidance.
• Inflammation- Inflammation is a key factor to your rabbit’s eyes becoming irritated and their tear ducts overusing. Make sure you keep dust under control to make sure your rabbit’s eyes don’t become irritated.

How are Infections Caused?

If you haven’t caught on, infections relating with tear ducts will often start off with your rabbit’s eyes drying out from some sort of material poking at the eye. From there, the situation will just become worse up until the point that the rim around your rabbit’s eyes will become red and irritated, or, your rabbit’s eyes will become unusually dripping and wet. Remember that whenever you are in doubt, check with your vet to make sure your rabbit isn’t in risk for any potential problems.

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