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02-11-2009, 06:02 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: charlotte, NC
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| Eye Problems...Any Suggestions? When Leo was only a few months old his eye got scratched by a cat. He had to have eye drops for a few weeks. His eye seems to be very sensitive. A few months ago around Thanksgiving the skin around his eye was red and puffy. Took him to the vet and he had to have more drops and pills. So, Monday I wake up and look at his eye and it has a lot of discharge. I thought maybe something had just irritated it because the next morning it looked better. Then tonight I got home from work and both eyes have a lot more discharge than normal and his eyes are a little bit red. Do you think it could just be allergys? Any suggestions? |
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02-11-2009, 06:19 PM | #2 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj
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| Dogs can get pink eye just like people. This is what was posted on Ask the experts.com asking a vet hope it helps you Answer Hi Shannon!One of the most common eye problems for dogs and cats is conjunctivitis.Also known as pinkeye,conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the membrane covering the inside of the eyelids and the front of the eye.Caused by such things as allergies,infections or even distemper,it can make your pet's eyes crusty,itchy and red,with an ugly abundance of pus or tears. To speed healing and make your pet more comfortable,you'll want to clean the discharge from her eyelids.Wet a soft,clean cloth or cotton ball with lukewarm water,squeeze it out and gently wipe away the goop from around your pet's eyes.Repeat twice a day or as often as needed. Instead of using water,you may want to try an over-the-counter eye scrub.Eye scrubs are pH-balanced and may cause less stinging than water.You can buy eye srubs at pet stores,but scrubs formulated for humans are just as effective.Just follow the directions as if your pet were human. While eye scrubs can help keep the lids clean,you'll also want to wash the surface of the eye.A good way to do this is with artificial tears,which can help wash away particles that may be causing the problem. Covering your pet's eyes with a damp,warm compress can be very soothing.Wet a soft,clean cloth in lukewarm water,wring it out,and gently hold it acroos her eyes for five minutes.This can make your pet's eyes feel much better,and it goes a long way toward keeping her eyes clean.If your pet balks at having both eyes covered,apply the compress to one eye for about five minutes.Then rinse the cloth and place it on the other eye.Of course,you can skip this step if only one eye is affected. Regular grooming can help prevent eye irritations before they get started.Hair in your pet's eyes can cause irritation that can lead to conjunctivitis if it's matted up around the corners.Brushing the hair back away from the eyes or getting a grooming to cut excess hair can help prevent conjunctivitis. When traveling in the car,don't let your pet cruise with her head out the window.Debris can get in the eye,and the eye becomes more prone to infection. WHEN TO SEE THE VET While conjunctivitis isn't difficult to treat,any eye infection can result in permanent damage,so you'll want to see your vet at the first sign of problems.In some cases your pet may need antibiotics to clear up an infection.In addition,some dogs that appear to have conjunctivitis actually have a condition known ad dry eye,or keratoconjunctivitis sicca (cats are rarely affected).It occurs when there aren't enough tears to keep the eyes properly lubricated.Your vet can test you dog's tears to see if she has dry eye.If she does,treating the problem with artificial tears may be all that's needed,although some pets will need antibiotics or steroids as well. Before trying any of this information,be sure to aask your vet if it is OK.You can print this out or send it to her/his office. |
02-11-2009, 06:51 PM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: charlotte, NC
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| Thanks for the advice. I will try that and see if it helps. |
02-12-2009, 08:32 AM | #4 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj
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| I just wanted to check to see how you were doing today |
02-12-2009, 03:26 PM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: charlotte, NC
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| Thank you so much for checking in. I tried the warm wash cloth on his eyes last night. I think that helped they are looking a little better today. I am going to trim the hair around his eyes too, and maybe that will help as well. Thanks again. |
02-12-2009, 03:44 PM | #6 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Joey scratched his eye and ointment Gentak, really cleared up the trouble fast. You need a prescription to get it, but you can call your vet for one.
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02-12-2009, 04:16 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: charlotte, NC
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| Thanks. If it doesn't look completely better by tomorrow morning then I am going to call the vet and see what he thinks. |
02-12-2009, 04:22 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina
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| You need to take him to the vet tomorrow and have him checked. He could have an eye infection, a scratch on his cornea, even dry eye. All are easy fixes, but left untreated can be very serious. |
02-12-2009, 04:36 PM | #9 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I agree, the vet told me the scratched area could easily get infected and lead to blindness.
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02-12-2009, 05:41 PM | #10 |
LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee
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| I am so sorry to hear about your little guys eye. We have been dealing with a similar problem. My Maddie's eye started out like an infection, however the ointment from the vet did not heal it up as it had done in the past. I eventually had to take her to the E.R. because her infection was causing her pain. The vet there said that she appeared to have a damaged tear duct, which could have been caused by an infection. This had led to dry eye. Basically, her eye was creating mucus to replace the moisture produced by the tear duct. The mucus was keeping an infection in her eye. (a vicious cycle) The vet gave me eye drops, just like you or I would use, and Gentak, suggested to me my Nancy1999. She said it may take several weeks for her to get completely better but by alternating using the drops, she has found releif and we are seeing improvement each day. I hope this helps and good luck! |
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