Vol. 9, Issue 1, Part Q (2024)

Author(s): AK Patel, CM Bhadesiya, HD Asari, RP Patel and TP Patel

Abstract: Rabbits are one of the most commonly preferred small lagomorph pets throughout the world. People keep different-colored and different-sized rabbits as in-house companions or pets; however, certain lacunas in basic husbandry practices and lack of awareness on timely veterinary care often invites unnecessary healthcare complications. An adult non-descript rabbit was presented to Veterinary Hospital of Postgraduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (PGIVER), Kamdhenu University, Rajpur (Nava), Himmatnagar, Gujarat, India with a history of whitish discharge from a left eye, swelling, reddening, reduced feed intake, lethargy since 1 week, debility, weakness and no response to previous attempts of treatment. Detailed physical examination and roentgenography were performed and the case was diagnosed as chronic dacryocystitis. Removal of pus from site by placing small incision and flushing of nasolacrimal duct by cannulation of nasolacrimal punctum was decided for clinical management based on the severity of the case. Cephalexin powder and meloxicam were given orally for 7 consecutive days. Various aspects of diagnostic, therapeutic and clinical outcome are described in the present paper.