Symptoms of conjunctivitis in dogs. Dogs’ eyes should be carefully protected.

Oct 16,2024
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Symptoms of conjunctivitis in dogs

1. Conjunctival congestion, blindness, pain, tearing, and discharge from the corners of the eyes. The nature of the secretions varies depending on the condition of the conjunctivitis. Some are serous, some are mucinous or mucopurulent, and some are purulent. Purulent discharge often glues the upper and lower eyelids together.
2. Sometimes inflammation spreads to the cornea, causing corneal ulcers.

Causes of conjunctivitis in dogs

Simple conjunctivitis is caused by various stimuli, such as foreign bodies, nasolacrimal duct occlusion, drugs, trauma and other factors. It can also be secondary to the accompanying symptoms of various infectious diseases.

Treatment methods for dog conjunctivitis

1. For simple conjunctivitis, you can clean the affected eyes with 2-3% boric acid water or 0.1% Reifonol solution. If the exudation has reduced, You can use 0.5-1% zinc sulfate solution for eye drops and cold compress with Reifonol solution. If the pain is severe, 2% cocaine hydrochloride solution can be used for eye drops.
2. For purulent conjunctivitis in dogs, after carefully cleaning the affected eye, apply tetracycline eye ointment, chlortetracycline eye ointment, etc.
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