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kms44 · 11-29-2006, 07:05 AM

I think my dog may have conjunctivitis....he squinches his right eye a lot, it has some discharge, and he itches at it a lot.... my vet is out of town this week! Any "home remedies" that would work until Monday? Also, I have seen on here that you can give them childrens benadryl for allergies, what is the correct dosage?? Thanks so much!

Melissa

RLC12345678 · 11-29-2006, 07:19 AM

Hey Melissa! WAR EAGLE!!!!!!!

My 2 yorkies have had conjunctivitis this fall, too. I dunno if it is the change of seasons or what, but their eyes have been itching them so bad and they squint them, and they rub their heads on the carpet, and their eyes have been oozing. I took just one of them to the vet (bc I didn't want to have to pay for TWO vet visits) and sure enough, it was conjunctivitis. The vet gave me this cream that I put in their eyes twice a day. It is a steroid and antibiotic cream. She told me to use it for 10 days straight, but their eyes cleared up completely after only using it a couple of times. So I just saved the cream and whenever their eyes start oozing, I squirt some cream in there.

Since your vet is closed, I would take him to another vet. It is not a serious problem and really any vet can give you this cream. I tried the Benadryl myself and it didn't seem to help, so if I were you, I would take him to another vet and get the cream and start using that.

GOOD LUCK! Hope your little ones gets well soon!

Lacy's Mom · 11-29-2006, 02:55 PM

I, too would recommend going to another vet. I've had conjunctivitis myself and it was a miserable feeling it felt like I had sand in my eyes and once I put in the antibiotic drops it was instant relief. Flushing with a sterile saline solution (found in the human contact lens department supplies) will offer some relief, but almost certainly an antibiotic is going to be necessary, since you mention the discharge. Waiting can actually cause bigger problems and a bigger bill because the cornea can become damaged and ulcerate.

The Benadryl ('dipenhydramine' (children's formula) dosage is 1/2 mg. per pound of body weight up to a maximum dosage of 2 mg. per pound of body weight. Always start with the minimum dose. Here's a link to Benadryl.

http://lowchensaustralia.com/health/benadryl.htm

11-29-2006, 07:05 AM	#1
kms44 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 5	conjunctivitis ?? I think my dog may have conjunctivitis....he squinches his right eye a lot, it has some discharge, and he itches at it a lot.... my vet is out of town this week! Any "home remedies" that would work until Monday? Also, I have seen on here that you can give them childrens benadryl for allergies, what is the correct dosage?? Thanks so much! Melissa __________________ WAR EAGLE Melissa

11-29-2006, 07:19 AM	#2
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	Hey Melissa! WAR EAGLE!!!!!!! My 2 yorkies have had conjunctivitis this fall, too. I dunno if it is the change of seasons or what, but their eyes have been itching them so bad and they squint them, and they rub their heads on the carpet, and their eyes have been oozing. I took just one of them to the vet (bc I didn't want to have to pay for TWO vet visits) and sure enough, it was conjunctivitis. The vet gave me this cream that I put in their eyes twice a day. It is a steroid and antibiotic cream. She told me to use it for 10 days straight, but their eyes cleared up completely after only using it a couple of times. So I just saved the cream and whenever their eyes start oozing, I squirt some cream in there. Since your vet is closed, I would take him to another vet. It is not a serious problem and really any vet can give you this cream. I tried the Benadryl myself and it didn't seem to help, so if I were you, I would take him to another vet and get the cream and start using that. GOOD LUCK! Hope your little ones gets well soon!

11-29-2006, 02:55 PM	#3
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	I, too would recommend going to another vet. I've had conjunctivitis myself and it was a miserable feeling it felt like I had sand in my eyes and once I put in the antibiotic drops it was instant relief. Flushing with a sterile saline solution (found in the human contact lens department supplies) will offer some relief, but almost certainly an antibiotic is going to be necessary, since you mention the discharge. Waiting can actually cause bigger problems and a bigger bill because the cornea can become damaged and ulcerate. The Benadryl ('dipenhydramine' (children's formula) dosage is 1/2 mg. per pound of body weight up to a maximum dosage of 2 mg. per pound of body weight. Always start with the minimum dose. Here's a link to Benadryl. http://lowchensaustralia.com/health/benadryl.htm