Red Eyes & Sticky Discharge: Dog's Eye Concerns

Photograph: A dog with red, cloudy eyes and gooey eye discharge

One: Differentiating Symptoms of Dog Eye Diseases

1. Corneal Inflammation:

Corneal inflammation often occurs when a foreign object enters the eye or when the dog accidentally scratches its eye. The symptoms typically include the dog keeping its eyes tightly shut, the cornea appearing white, difficulty seeing, and redness in the eyes. These symptoms point to corneal inflammation. To address this, you can gently clean the eye secretions with saline solution.

2. Corneal Ulcer:

This condition is often caused by trauma, and the affected area extends deep into the surface of the eye. Dogs with corneal ulcers may exhibit symptoms such as excessive tearing, eye pain leading to eyelid spasms, inability to open the eyes, and thick, gooey eye discharge. The injury can continue to deepen into the cornea's surface due to trauma, entropion, or previous corneal inflammation.

3. Cataracts:

Cataracts cause the dog's eyes to become cloudy, with the most noticeable symptom being a decline in vision. This condition is more common in older dogs or those with diabetes, eye injuries, or other diseases. The eyes appear to have a cloudy, white film over them, and if left untreated, can lead to blindness.

4. Entropion:

Entropion is often a congenital condition where the eyelashes roll inward and irritate the cornea, leading to frequent blinking, redness of the sclera, and increased tearing. If left untreated, this can potentially lead to corneal inflammation and other diseases.

Two: Treatment Methods for Dog Eye Diseases

The above eye symptoms can be treated with Lantos Eye Drops. However, for entropion, which is often congenital, surgery is necessary to correct the condition. Otherwise, the eyelashes may continue to irritate the eye, causing recurrence.

Warm Reminders:

If your dog shows the above eye symptoms along with other health issues, it may be an indication of eye inflammation related to other diseases. If you're unsure how to differentiate, don't hesitate to contact an online veterinarian for oneonone guidance on how to treat your furry friend.