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Are red eyed rabbits evil?

Joe Ford

Are red eyed rabbits evil?

Red Eyed bunnies are often euthanised more frequently in shelters as they are harder to adopt out and by some as ‘evil’. It is upsetting that anyone could call any animal evil because of their appearance, especially when this stigma associated with REW’s is damaging to their ability to be re-homed.

Do all rabbits have red eyes?

Despite what many people believe, ruby red eyes are not normal or common to any regular rabbit breed. Actually, the redness in a rabbit’s eyes is caused by a condition that is quite common in rabbits: Albinism. The lack of pigmentation causes us to see the blood vessels in the eye, which results in the red color.

What are white rabbits with red eyes called?

New Zealand White rabbits are easily distinguished by their relatively large and solid bodies covered in dense white fur, their upstanding white ears, and their red eyes. New Zealand Whites have become the poster child of the Easter season and are often depicted as being the Easter Bunny.

What causes cherry eye in rabbits?

Cherry eye results from a defect in the retinaculum which is responsible for anchoring the gland to the periorbita. This defect causes the gland to prolapse and protrude from the eye as a red fleshy mass.

How much does it cost to fix a cherry eye?

In general pet owners can expect the average cost of Cherry Eye surgery to average $300 to $500 for one eye and up to $800 for both2.

Can cherry eye come back after surgery?

Surgery is nearly always necessary. The gland will need to be sewn back into a pocket inside the third eyelid. Unfortunately, it’s fairly common for the gland to pop back out after surgery and it can take a few attempts to cure it completely. Some dogs may need to visit a specialist eye hospital.

Should you breed a dog that has cherry eye?

Cherry eye is an inherited problem, but it is recessive, so unless the sire also has the gene, the pups should be fine. The sire may not have the problem himself, but if there were cherry eyes somewhere in his background he may be carrier.