Ocular Surface Disease of Rabbits

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2019 Jan;22(1):1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2018.08.003.

Abstract

Rabbits have become a popular house pet that is encountered with increasing frequency in small animal veterinary practice. The unique anatomy of the rabbit predisposes them to developing surface ocular problems including the development of dacryocystitis, as well as conjunctivitis and keratitis. This article endeavors to give an updated outline of the various conditions affecting the rabbit ocular surface, with emphasis on diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords: Conjunctiva; Cornea; Dacryocystitis; Rabbit; Surface disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Conjunctiva / anatomy & histology
  • Conjunctivitis / diagnosis
  • Conjunctivitis / therapy
  • Conjunctivitis / veterinary*
  • Cornea / anatomy & histology
  • Dacryocystitis / diagnosis
  • Dacryocystitis / therapy
  • Dacryocystitis / veterinary*
  • Keratitis / diagnosis
  • Keratitis / therapy
  • Keratitis / veterinary*
  • Nasolacrimal Duct / anatomy & histology
  • Rabbits*