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Question
Hi Dave - Ross from New Zealand here...My 4yr old Rex had conjuctivitis in her right eye this morning  -how can I clear this up - also whats the deal with not allowing Rabbits to eat lettuce or cabbage? ....is it really harmful to them or what?

regards
ross ellen
christchurch
N.Z.

Answer
ho ross nice to hear from you.
what i do is to bathe the eyes daily with warm salt water not using the same pad on each eye.
then i buy conunctivious cream from the chemist and apply to the eyes after bathing them, it should clear up very quickly.3-4 days
lettce and cabbage and any other greens should be given in moderation as it can cause scours(the runs) which is often fatal in rabbits.
dave.