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rabbits eye popping out and back in

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Question
My rabbit who is litter box trained and in my house has been having a problem with his left eye. it keeps popping in and out. i dont think t is bothering him, because he is still eating and playng just fine. what is it . it is making me crazy

Answer
Hi,

Not exactly sure to what extent this is occurring, but I would strongly recommend taking your rabbit in to a good rabbit vet.  I do know that sinus infections and infections behind the eye can cause the eye to bulge outwards, and this is not good.  You don't want anything to damage his optic nerve (pressure, tearing) so please, take him in to the vet to be examined.  

If you need to find a good rabbit vet, go to:

www,rabbit.org/vets/vets.html

and find a House Rabbit Society recommended vet near you.

Lee