Symptoms of blocked tear ducts in dogs

Blocked tear ducts in dogs will lead to increased eye secretions, moist hair in the inner corners of the eyes, causing eye and skin inflammation, rashes, and skin diseases. . It can also lead to epiphora because tears cannot enter the nasal cavity and be discharged due to tear duct obstruction. If your dog has increased eye secretions, it is recommended to take him to the pet hospital for examination in time.

Treatment of blocked tear glands in dogs

1. For congenital punctal atresia that causes epiphora in dogs, punctal reconstruction surgery can be performed.

2. Don’t feed your dog too much mess, and don’t feed your dog high-salt or high-fat food.

3. If secondary eye infection occurs, eye drops containing lysozyme and oxytetracycline can be used.

Causes of blocked tear ducts in dogs

1. Congenital tear duct atresia is often caused by atresia of the tear hole or conjunctival wrinkles covering the tear hole.

2. Acquired disease is seen when foreign objects such as fallen eyelashes and sand particles fall into the tear duct, and trauma and inflammation cause swelling or shedding of the luminal mucosa.