Healthy vs. Abnormal Dog Eye Conditions
A healthy dog’s eye area is clean, with bright, clear eyes. Swelling or excessive discharge indicates an ocular issue.
Cause Investigation
- Ocular diseases: Bacterial or fungal infections can lead to conjunctivitis or keratitis.
- Allergies
- Eye trauma
Solutions
- Clean the eye area with physiological saline. Administer eye drops every 2–3 hours and apply ophthalmic ointment. Seek veterinary care if no improvement is seen in 2 days.
- For trauma-related issues, take your dog to the vet immediately.
- For allergies: Use anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic eye drops first. If symptoms persist, visit the vet for anti-allergy injections.
Prevention Tips
- Feed your dog a light, palatable diet.
- Regularly use pet eye care solutions for daily eye maintenance.
Critical Reminder
Canine distemper may cause excessive eye discharge and severe swelling that prevents the eye from opening. In such cases, immediate veterinary treatment is mandatory.