I have a 5 month old Boxer/Lab mix female puppy. She seems to always have "sleep" (for a lack of a better word) in here eyes. It comes from the corner of here eyes. It's wet and stringy. I wipe it out when I see it, but it comes back every day. It's just clear colored, not green or anything. Other than this, shes a healthy happy puppy.
Should I call the vet? Or should I not worry?
2006-08-25 02:41:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Boxers are good at that, sometimes the "sleep" could be caused by their crying. Watch the pup, and see if she twitchs while sleeping. It could be from nightmares, or just being upset. If her eyes are wet under the eyes, she crying, if not she is ok. No need to worry unless itgoes to green.
2006-08-25 02:50:37 · answer #1 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a common Boxer problem and unless it bothers the dog, i.e., if her eyes seem to be irritated or itching or the secretion gets discoloured (usually yellow), you don't have to worry about it. Some dogs have very narrow tear ducts which can lead to problems as they grow older, but that's easily fixed. To be on the safe side, check with yer vet when pup gets her shots anyway.
2006-08-25 02:51:55 · answer #2 · answered by Paul 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Might as well call the vet to ask. You can always get some special eye drops or something if it's a problem.
2006-08-25 02:56:12 · answer #3 · answered by daydreamer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my puppy has that alllll the time too. my partners father, who's had dogs all his life, told me that its nothing to worry about, and just wipes it away. i think it's just their way of flushing dust out of their eyes. its just like when we humans wake up in the morning with sleep in our eyes. except my puppy sleeps during the day, which may explain why she gets it so much. i know you can buy ear and eye wipes, to clean them, which can be less icky than using your fingers or whatever. but if you still feel worried, definitely speak with your vet, to reassure you. but your puppy's not unusual, my gorgeous girl is just as bad for it!
2006-08-25 02:50:40 · answer #4 · answered by Natalie R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's totally normal, my healthy Golden is the same way. Call your vet if you're really worried, but that happens to every dog. :)
2006-08-25 03:46:18 · answer #5 · answered by Maber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my bull mastiff had this problem and the vet said it was an upper respiratory infection and put her antibiotics for 5 days and it cleared it right up good luck
2006-08-25 02:57:34 · answer #6 · answered by mzrobsn414 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her "eye boogers" or "duck poop" are nothing to worry about! We deal with them ALL the time with our pug. Just as we get "sleep" in our eyes, dogs do too.
2006-08-25 02:50:53 · answer #7 · answered by beechwood_01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be on the safe side I wou;d call your vet
2006-08-25 02:43:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its not bothering her, it probably isn't a problem... calling a vet can never be a bad idea if you are unsure...
2006-08-25 02:46:24 · answer #9 · answered by erica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No big deal if it isn't excessive or a strange color.
2006-08-25 02:54:20 · answer #10 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋