Dealing with a Tearful Puppy: Solutions Inside!

Section 1: Reasons for Puppies' Tears

1. An increase in a puppy's tears could be a sign of consuming overly salty foods. Such an imbalance can lead to heat in the body, causing the puppy to experience eye watering and hair loss. To address this, it's important to improve the puppy's diet. Avoid feeding only dry kibble and consider supplementing with some wet food to balance the nutrients.

2. If a puppy's eyes are irritated or infected with bacteria, it can result in eye inflammation and subsequent tears. The first step is to gently clean the eyes with physiological saline and then apply chloramphenicol eye ointment or erythromycin ointment to reduce inflammation.

3. Dogs with entropion (eyelashes that turn inward) can continuously irritate their eyes, leading to constant watering. Typically, this requires surgical correction at a veterinary clinic to remove the inverted eyelashes.

Section 2: How to Handle Puppies' Tears

1. Treatment for a puppy's tears should be tailored to the underlying cause.

2. If the tears are due to viral or bacterial infections, antibiotic and antiviral treatments are necessary. Additionally, maintain good hygiene for the puppy, ensuring regular cleaning and bathing.

3. If a foreign object has fallen into the puppy's eye, it's essential to carefully remove it and then disinfect the area.

4. For tears caused by a highsodium diet leading to heat in the body, reduce the salt content in the puppy's food and maintain a light, healthy diet. Offer the puppy more fruits and vegetables that are suitable for their diet.

Pet Doctor's Tip: For more information on why puppies might tear up, you can read our article "Why Do Dogs Cry?" for a deeper understanding.