Conjunctivitis in Dogs

Conjunctivitis is an infection of the eye, usually caused by viral or bacteria inflammation. Can be caused by scratch on the corneal tissues, or foreign body in the eye.

Signs Your Dog Has an Eye Problem:

• Red eyes.

• Mucous or watery eye discharge.

• Thick yellowish-green eye discharge.

• Swollen eyes and sensitive to light.

• Squinting or difficulty opening eyes.
  

• Pawing and/or rubbing eyes.

Causes Of Conjunctivitis in Dogs:

• Allergies are a major cause of conjunctivitis in dogs. Dogs overly sensitive to pollen, dust and mould often rub and paw at their eyes continuously.

• Bacteria commonly causes conjunctivitis along with a thick yellowish-green eye discharge.

• Unvaccinated puppies with distemper virus usually get conjunctivitis.

Treatment Of Conjunctivitis in Dogs:

• Ointment (such as Chloramphenicol) or eye drops will be recommend.
• Oral antibodies will be prescribed in order to speed up recovery.

Delay Treatment Of Conjunctivitis in Dogs:

• Infection can be spread and affect other structures of the eye, causes corneal ulcers.
• Corneal ulcer can lead to corneal scarring thus vision could be impaired.

So check on your dogs making sure they have healthy eyes!!!