Is rabbit pink eye contagious to humans?

Answer 1

pink eye (Conjunctivitis) can be caused by many different things, and whether or not it's contagious depends on the cause: if it's environmental (Allergies, injury), then it's definitely not contagious; if the cause is viral or bacterial, then it may be contagious.

However, infections in rabbits are generally not contagious to humans, unless the human has a particularly compromised immune system (i.e. if the human is already very sick). So, it's probably safe to guess your rabbit's pink eye is not contagious.

Even so, you should get your rabbit examined by a "rabbit-savvy" vet as soon as possible. The root cause of the pink eye may be mild but it may be deathly serious!

Possible causes for pink eye in rabbits include:

• Bacterial infection in the eye or respiratory system (e.g. staph, strep, pasteurella) - the vet should do a Culture & Sensitivity test to identify the bacteria and determine a course of antibiotic therapy
• Injury, polyp/growth, or foreign bodies in the eye or nasal passages - the vet may need to use an endoscope to examine the nose, and surgery may be required
• Dental disorders - the rabbit's molars are located directly below the eye sockets, and various different problems can cause the molar roots to push into the eyes, causing sinus and eye infections - your vet may need to take X-rays to identify the problem, and specialists may need to be consulted

Answer 2

Do you mean Pink Eyes, or the diesese? They can have pink eyes, as some breeds depend of it, Such as the "Pink Eyed Cream", or the "Pink Eyed White"

Answer 3

Pink eye or Conjunctivitis is a bacterial infection that affects the eye causing it to be red and produce a gooey substance. It can be contracted by anyone or animal that has the bacteria.