Something wrong with your dog’s eyes? It could be conjunctivitis

Many dogs suffer from varying degrees of ophthalmic disease, such as conjunctivitis, which is one of the most chronic forms of the disease and is classified as mucous conjunctivitis or septic conjunctivitis depending on the nature of the exudate. In general, conjunctivitis is very well treated, as fast as three to five days, as slow as seven to ten days, can return to normal; but if not treated in a timely manner, so that the eye is in a long-term “conjunctivitis” state, it is possible to perforate the situation, so parents can not be too careful. The main causes of conjunctivitis are: 1. foreign bodies entering the eye 2. trauma or mechanical damage to the eyelids, conjunctiva, etc. 3. eye irritation such as foreign bodies eyelash inversion 4. eyelid entropion 5. chemical poisoning. Lime powder, disinfectants and some baths accidentally into the eye can be inflamed 6. distemper, ocular filariasis can also cause symptoms conjunctivitis can be divided into acute conjunctivitis, chronic conjunctivitis, septic conjunctivitis. 1. acute conjunctivitis: as long as the conjunctiva and fornix of the eye is congested. If the inflammation scourge and the bulbar conjunctiva, the inflammatory reaction is strong. Small amounts of plasmacy, purulent and to pseudomembrane-like secretions of the eye can be seen, and the conjunctiva is swollen, painful, and the lid column is narrowed or atretic. 2. Chronic conjunctivitis: papillae and follicles are formed on the conjunctival surface, and the swelling is not obvious and lacks luster. Dry bulbar conjunctivitis caused by reduced lacrimal secretion, manifesting eyelid spasm, etc. 3. Septic conjunctivitis: eczema occurs on the skin of the eyelids and the dog will have an itchy sensation. If your dog’s eyes are itchy, try not to let your dog scratch them to avoid causing infection. The actual fact is that you will be able to get a lot more than just a few of these. The company’s main goal is to provide a solution to the problem by providing a solution to the problem. This will not only make the dog feel comfortable, but also achieve the effect of cleaning. 4. Trim the hair: Some long-haired dogs have hair around the eyes that can rub against the eyes and eventually lead to conjunctivitis. As long as these excess hairs are trimmed clean you can avoid the problem of the eyes being irritated by the hairs. 5. Chloramphenicol eye drops: essential medicine used for the eyes to treat conjunctivitis and keratitis. Because of its cheap price, no eye disease can also be used to flush it and keep the eyes clean. It is especially important for breeds with large and bulging eyes such as the Pekingese and Pug. 6. Erythromycin eye ointment: similar to chloramphenicol eye drops, rubbing the ointment on the eye can be more effective for a longer period of time. When the climate is dry in winter, dogs are prone to conjunctivitis. Owners may consider using a humidifier at home and using tear drops containing anti-inflammatory ingredients, which can go a long way in preventing it. Note 1. when cleaning the eyes of a sick dog, use soft toilet paper or cotton balls with warm water and gently wipe along the perimeter of the eyes. 2. when dressing the eyes, some dogs will not obediently accept material eyes are covered at the same time. This is the time to hold them, each eye in turn for 5 minutes. 3. dogs found to be suffering from conjunctivitis must be treated early to avoid worsening of the disease, or more serious keratitis. 4. dogs in the car, do not let it stick its head out of the window. Otherwise, the wind and sand can easily enter the eyes, increasing the chances of eye inflammation.

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