2006-07-25 09:01:26 · 10 answers · asked by Patrick Hufano 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It really depends on what is the color and consistancy of the discharge really is. If it is green and thick, most likely your dog has a conjunctivitis. Many things can cause conjunctivitis(allergies, virus, bacteria, etc) If this is the case, a vet will be needed to determine the cause and then treatment.
If it is normal looking(clearish, or brown tented) then it is just normal tearing(the brown is dirt that has been cleared from the eye) There isn't really anything else you can do for that other than just cleaning it off.
Normally though, dogs don't produce a whole lot of "eye bugars." If there is an excess amount, it's best to contact your veterinarian to determine the cause.
2006-07-25 09:38:31 · answer #1 · answered by Alysse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All dogs get them.
Most pet stores and catalogues offer solutions that you can use to soften/wipe away the eye gunk. Some recommend you use this daily on your pup. If you have a white dog and want to prevent the fur around the eyes from "staining," you have to be pretty vigilant about this. And, if you clean the eyes as recommended (differs between solutions) the gunk won't have a chance to build up.
But, most people (me included) just wipe the gunk from their dogs' eyes with their fingers.
Note: If your dog seems to have more build-up than is normal, if the gunk isn't isolated to the inner corners of his/her eyes, or if the eyes have any kind of milky, cloudy, or watery appearance, take your dog to the vet.
2006-07-25 16:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't. Just like we get eye boogers when we sleep so do dogs. The eye is constantly flushing itself all through the night. In your dogs case each eye has 2 eyelids. Which is why they discharge so much more. The extra eyelid in each eye is called the nictating membrane. Many species of land animals have a nictitating membrane, which can move across the eyeball to give the sensitive eye structures additional protection in particular circumstances. It is often called a third eyelid or haw and may be referred to as the plica semilunaris in more advanced applications.
2006-07-25 16:18:15 · answer #3 · answered by Nutrodamus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "burgars" are discharge from the eyes. I usually just use cotton balls that are wetted and wipe the discharge away. I hold my dog's mouth and keep her still while I am doing this.
2006-07-25 16:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by Laura P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a wet towel daily to wash your dogs face.
2006-07-25 19:15:06 · answer #5 · answered by Yvonne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They just get them. You have to clean them off with a damp cloth. Use water only.
2006-07-25 16:05:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you cant rly prevent them. its like when you get boogers in your eyes when you wake up. wipe them off carefully with a damp clean cloth or tissue.
2006-07-25 21:14:46 · answer #7 · answered by michie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean his eyes daily with a wet rag.
2006-07-25 16:48:29 · answer #8 · answered by Scarlett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wipe them daily with a wet rag
2006-07-25 16:04:43 · answer #9 · answered by TJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog gets those too.
2006-07-25 16:07:11 · answer #10 · answered by Teresa W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋