Dog Eye Care
Just a Few Simple Steps
Good dog eye care only takes a few minutes each day. Most eye problems in dogs are avoidable. Dog vision and healthy dog eyes depend on a few simple steps for good canine eye care. Do you know what they are?
Dog eye care is not complicated. Dogs communicate with us using their eyes, and so we often look at their eyes. In fact, eye contact is very important when you are training your dog. Dog vision is precious. And your dog is dependent on you to help him keep his eyes healthy and his vision clear. Just observing the condition of your pet’s eyes will be a great help in keeping your dog’s eyes healthy. It will help you to know if his eyes look healthy. Healthy dog eyes are shiny and clear, without pus or watery discharges. It's a good practice to check daily for discharge and gently remove it for him. When you look into your dog’s eyes, check for these things: - Tearing If your dog eyes are tearing excessively, it may be a sign of allergies, infection, an injury or irritation. Tearing is especially common in some breeds, like poodles. And for some dogs, it occurs for no apparent reason.
If your dog has white or light hair, even normal tearing can cause dark stains beneath his eyes. To help keep the staining under control, wash the area under her eye frequently, using warm water and a cotton ball. Carefully trim away any stained hair. And make sure that you don’t get soap into your pet’s eyes, as soap can cause a corneal ulcer—very painful! If the problem persists, or you think the tearing is excessive, make sure your dog gets to the vet for an examination. - Dog Eye Care for Discharge If you notice a large amount of discharge or pus in the corner of your dog’s eye or a reddish look to the white of his eye, your dog may have
canine conjunctivitis.
Your dog can develop this condition if he rides in the car with his head hanging out the window or if he spends a lot of time outside when it is windy and dusty. Most of the time all you need to do is wipe any discharge from the corner of his eye (or below) with a damp cotton ball. If you think there is too much discharge, take your dog to the veterinarian to be examined. - Pawing at an Eye Dogs will paw at their eyes to clean them—sort of like a cat, but not as precise.
If you notice that your dog seems especially preoccupied with pawing or fussing with an eye, take him into an area with good lighting and look carefully at his eye to see if there is a foreign object (dirt, seed, grass, etc.) in it. You may have to pull down on the lower lid and up on the upper lid to get a better look. Remove anything that you find, carefully and very gently, with a wet cotton ball. If you can’t remove it, your dog should see the vet to have it removed. Removing a foreign object from an eye is actually considered to be a form of surgery.
And at the first sign of anything different or unusual, take a closer look at your dog's eyes. If the condition does not get better, or if there is a foreign object in your dog's eye, make sure she sees the veterinarian. If you suspect that your dog may have a more serious eye problem, you might want to consult with a
pet doctor online.
That's all there is to it! Dog eye care is really easy. Simply observe your dog's eyes daily and make sure they look healthy. Keep them fresh and clean.
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