Do your pups get eye boogers?

Question

I think mine might have allergies so I have a vet appointment, but every morning and throughout the day I have to clean the goobers out of their eyes!!! Does anyone else have this problem and how normal is it?

Answer 1

Well, normal depends on the amount and even the breed of dog that you have.

"Eye Boogers" as you call them might be the natural release of protein that for example you and I have when we wake up in the morning.

"Tearing" can also cause "eye boogers" and can be caused by a simple food allergy or other allergen such as pollen or even an allergy to something that you're wearing or a "contact allergy" from any number of inside or outside elements that the dog may come into contact with.

If you find that your dog has excessive tearing and staining around the eye in addition to the "eye boogers" your dog may be dealing with an eye infection caused by bacteria or yeast which is very common among breed specific dogs such a poodles, long haired small breeds like a Shitzu, Maltese, Sheep dogs, Chows and the like. One of the most common yeast or bacterial infections is "Ptyrosporin" or "Red Yeast" which causes the deep reddish-brown stain that you normally see on poodles for example. Your vet can recommend topical eye ointments like Terramycin for bacterial infection which is commonly sold over the counter and running for about $12 at stores like Petsmart.

Terramycin combines a potent antibiotic called Oxytetracycline HCI with Polymixin B sulfate in a special petroleum base for a broad-spectrum defense against conjunctivitis, keratitis, corneal ulcer, and secondary bacterial complications of distemper all of which can cause the excessive "eye boogers" that you've been noticing on your dog.

Disorders of the eye can be congenital, infectious, neoplastic, traumatic, immunologic, or idiopathic (of unknown cause). Some have no health implications, while others can cause blindness so naturally I would strongly advise that you contact your local vet.

Breed specific dogs like a Chow which I had owned and had just passed away just over three weeks ago ( http://www.youtube.com/user/Kpup1511 ) are known for having eye problems that also cause excessive "eye boogers" and the tearing of the eye caused by what's called "Entropion" which is the inward rolling of the eyelid, most commonly the lower lid. This in turn irritates the surface of the eye (the cornea) and may ultimately cause visual impairment, ulcers, blindness and other assorted eye related problems.

And to borrow from the University of Prince Edward Island animal studies program:

Entropion is seen in the Akita, American Staffordshire terrier, Pekingese, bulldog, pomeranian, pug, Japanese chin, Shih tzu, Yorkshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, dalmatian, old English sheepdog, rottweiler, Siberian husky, vizsla, weimaraner, toy and miniature poodle. It is also seen in hounds ( basset hound, bloodhound), spaniels ( Clumber spaniel, English and American cocker spaniel, English springer spaniel, English toy spaniel, Tibetan spaniel), and sporting breeds (Chesapeake Bay retriever, flat-coated retriever, golden retriever, Gordon setter, Irish setter, Labrador retriever).

Entropion is common in giant breeds such as the Great Dane, Bernese mountain dog, mastiff, Saint Bernard, Newfoundland, and Great Pyrenees. In these breeds the central lower lid is often ectropic while the lid at the corners of the eye is entropic.

What does entropion mean to your dog & you?

The problem is usually evident before a year of age. Discomfort from entropion will cause increased tearing and squinting. Your dog may be sensitive to light and may rub at its eyes. Chronic irritation by the turned-in eyelid may cause corneal ulceration and scarring which is painful and, if not corrected, can impair vision.

Dogs who have had surgical correction for a defect such as entropion may not be exhibited in the show ring.

How is entropion diagnosed?

The inrolling of the eyelid is readily apparent. Generally both eyes are affected. Depending on the degree of corneal irritation and the duration, there will be other signs such as those mentioned above. Your veterinarian will evaluate the degree of entropion and use flourescein dye to determine if there is any corneal ulceration.

FOR THE VETERINARIAN: The use of topical ophthalmic anaesthetic to anaesthetize the cornea and conjunctiva will enable eliminatation of the spastic component of the entropion in order to better evaluate the anatomic component. This is important before surgery is performed.

How is entropion treated?

Entropion is corrected surgically. If possible it is best to delay surgery until the dog is an adult since the involved facial structures are still growing and changing.

More than 1 operation may be required. It is better to correct the entropion conservatively and repeat the operation later if necessary, than to overcorrect causing ectropion. In breeds such as the chow chow that have particularly severe entropion related to heavy facial folds, several surgeries may be required.

Now I can go on and on about various eye related item associated with dogs but perhaps it would be better if I pointed out a few links to you that would help to better explain to you the various issues that may cause excessive "eye boogers"

The links will be posted below this message. I hope that this will at least help you to start to find a cause for your dogs condition.

Good luck and I hope that it turns out to be something that can be treated easily.

K-Pup

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Do your pups get eye boogers?
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My dog has allergies, he gets bad eye boogers all the time. As long as the color of the boogers is white or clear or gray, it usually indicates allergies. Green, yellow and / or red boogers indicates infection or affliction. While your vet is checking your dog's eyes, have him check that there are no blockages in the tear ducts. It's a very simple, painless test. They put drops in the dog's eye and they come out through the nostrils if there are no blockages. A blockage could indicate a more serious problem.

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