Common problems with dog eyes

1. Tears

There are actually many reasons for dogs to shed tears, such as eye inflammation, external stimulation, trichiasis and other problems. In addition, if there are some lesions in the dog's nose or ears, the dog will also have the problem of increased tears.

2. Increased eye mucus

Eye inflammation can also cause eye droppings in dogs. In addition, the most worrying thing is the increase in eye discharge caused by canine distemper. If this phenomenon occurs in puppies, we must pay more attention. Unvaccinated dogs should be sent to the hospital for relevant examinations as soon as possible.

3. Eyeball surface turbidity

Most of this is caused by corneal injury. Some dogs will scratch their eyes with their paws when their eyes feel uncomfortable. However, if the paws are not trimmed for too long, it will cause damage to the dog's eyes, resulting in corneal inflammation. The problem.

Common eye diseases in dogs

1. Conjunctivitis

The conjunctiva is the protective film that protects the eyes from external stimuli. It is also the first place that bacteria come into contact with, so it is more susceptible to injury and inflammation.

2. Cataract

Cataracts are also a common eye disease in dogs. First of all, we need to know that cataracts are actually not contagious, just because if there is a problem in one eye, the other eye will also be affected. That's why after one eye develops an illness, the other eye also develops problems, but the time difference is just different.

3. Glaucoma

It is also considered a serious eye disease, and it is recommended to send it to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

Dog eye care

1. Clean around the eyes regularly

Sometimes owners don't take it seriously when they see eye mucus around their dog's eyes, but if this continues for a long time, the dog's eyes can be easily damaged by bacteria. So clean your dog’s eyes frequently and dry them with a warm towel.

2. Deal with trichiasis and other problems as soon as possible

Dogs with trichiasis shed tears easily, and long-term tearing can also cause great damage to the dog's eyes, so it is better to deal with it as soon as possible.

3. Give your dog an eye massage

Massage can well promote blood circulation and keep the nasolacrimal ducts clear.