Winnie has a sty :(
 

I gave Winnie a bath last night and I noticed she had a sty on her eye. I took her to the vet today and he gave us some ointment and told me to apply a hot wet washcloth to her eye as well. (The ointment is weird, he put it right on her eye!) He said that if its not gone in a week to come back. Just wondering if anyone else has had any experiences with this.

Oh and I'm new. :) I actually used this site when we got Winnie back in February for tips on grooming, toys, what to look for when buying a pup, etc. Decided since I view it so much, I might as well be a member :) So thanks for all the advice you guys didn't know you were giving me!

I always use a warm tea bag on a sty -- it draws the infection out.
I also found this article that might be helpful.

The Eyes.

The surface of the eye (cornea) should be clear. The middle of the eye (pupil) should respond to light. You can shine a light into your pets eyes and see the pupil constrict. The right and left pupils should be equal size.

The lens, which sits behind the pupil, should be clear. If it appears cloudy, then your pet may be developing cataracts. This may be normal for an aging pet, or may be a sign of disease, such as diabetes.

The area around the eye, the white tissue, is called the sclera. It should be a clear white color. In cases of liver disease it will become yellow (jaundiced).

The pink tissue around the eye is called the conjuctiva; it is normally a light pink color. In infections it becomes a darker pink and the eyes will produce a white or greenish discharge. There are a number of home remedies to treat conjunctivitis.

TO THE KITCHEN. Tea is more than just a drink. It has a product in it called tannins which are anti-inflammatory and have antimicrobial properties. Brew up a strong cup of black tea and place 3-4 drops in the affected eye three times daily. It should be made daily to prevent contamination.

Thanks. I think I'll try using a warm tea bag.