How to treat dry eye in dogs

Feb 13,2024
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Treatment methods for dry eye in dogs:

1. If a dog suffers from dry eye, it is recommended to use artificial tears for symptomatic treatment.

2. If your dog has dry eyes and is infected, it is recommended to treat it with antibiotics.

3. If your dog suffers from dry eye syndrome, it is recommended to inject drugs that stimulate tear secretion for treatment.

Causes of dry eye syndrome in dogs:

1. Dog tears can moisten the cornea, wash away foreign matter, and also contain enzymes and antibodies to prevent pathogens from entering. When the eyeball loses the infiltration and protection of tears, the cornea may also become thickened and uneven. In severe cases, ulcers or fibrosis may occur, and even blindness may occur.

2. When dogs are infected with viruses (such as canine distemper), they may also cause dry eye syndrome.

3. When dogs take some drugs, tear secretion will also be reduced.

4. When a dog’s third eyelid is removed, it is easy to cause dry eye syndrome.

5. Some dog breeds are more prone to dry eye syndrome than other breeds, such as Pekingese dogs and Pug dogs.

6. When dogs get older, they are prone to insufficient tear secretion, leading to dry eyes.

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