I have 2 chow/labs-- brothers that are 11 months. One is gold, Billy, and the other is white, Charmin. Around May, I began to notice some pinkish color slightly around Charmin's eyes. Then, this afternoon, I started a small fire in the backyard which the dogs quickly investigated. When Charmin came in, we were cuddling when my husband noticed his left eye is pink and the skin around it is pink. He has some (not a lot) greenish discharge and he is tearing a bit. I'm positive that it is conjunctivitis, probably related to allergies, since he has had the slight pink around his eyelid this spring and summer.
I am curious, because many websites recommend simply using a mild saline eye drop or a lubricant to help clean tears. Anyone else experienced this before and had success with an OTC product? I know that if it continues, I will bring him to the vet, but must be cost conscious first.
A friend said white animals are more prone to conjunctivitis. True or false?
2007-07-02 15:10:31 · 6 answers · asked by Corry 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I forgot to mention that he is not exhibiting any signs of pain. He is eating, drinking, and playing normally. He doesn't seem to notice except that it appears itchy-- because he keeps rubbing it.
2007-07-02 15:26:14 · update #1
Yes white dogs are more sensitive to skin and eye issues.
Keep the eye clean with saline. If it keeps on for 3 days bring him to the vet for a prescription drop.
If it looks like it is getting better always keep some saline on hand for things like storms, pollen and wind.
Good Luck
2007-07-02 15:15:09 · answer #1 · answered by Peyton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just went through this with one of my puppies a few months ago. It does sound like conjunctivitis. It needs to be treated by a vet and its fairly inexpensive for the treatment (at least what our vet gave us was). They prescribed an ointment to put in her eyes 2 times a day. It cleared up within days.
Good luck!
2007-07-02 15:46:41 · answer #2 · answered by infamoushoax 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is he squinting? That is usually a sign of an ulcer. Greenish discharge could be an infection. Dogs do get conjunctivitis, but could turn into something more serious if not treated with antibiotics. It is not recommended to sit and watch anything having to do with eyes.
2007-07-02 15:20:06 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Conjuctivitis needs to be treated by a vet. Don't try to treat at home you could cause MORE damage. Just take your dog to the vet. Eye drops will probably be prescribed
2007-07-02 15:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From a Vet Tech:
Your dog could actually ave a scratch on the eye which would need pain mangement, as wello as a ointment antibiotic. Please see your vet, as this is very painful.
2007-07-02 15:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to take your dog to a vet!
2007-07-02 15:17:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋