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Dogs can develop viral or bacterial eye infections. When it becomes inflamed, the dog's eyes become itchy, swollen, red, and fluid. Inflammation of the eye can damage the dog's eyes and even lead to blindness. You should bring your dog to the veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment to prevent it from getting worse.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Get a diagnosis by your veterinarian

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   Ask your veterinarian about the difference between watery eyes and eye inflammation. Watery eyes and other eye symptoms can be uncomfortable for your dog, but those are not obvious signs of eye inflammation. Your dog may have watery eyes from foreign bodies in the eyes, allergies, abrasions, or a condition called dry eye. Your dog may also have an obstruction, sores or lumps in the eye, or a genetic problem such as bulging eyes or eyelashes.
   • The only way to know for sure your dog has eye infections is to see him in the vet.

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   Have your veterinarian examine your dog's eyes. First, the doctor will measure the dog's temperature, and watch the dog walk and move around the clinic to determine if the dog has vision problems due to eye inflammation. Next, your doctor will check your dog's eye with a fundoscope, an instrument that will help you see the dog's structure. This way the doctor will know if there are foreign bodies, lumps or abnormalities in the dog's eyes.
   • The doctor will examine the dog's eyes for swelling or paralysis. The doctor will then look into the dog's eyes to see if the whites are red or unusual around the eyeballs, and check to see if the discharge in the dog's eyes is solid or colored.
   • The doctor will also see if your dog blinks normally and responds to movement in front of him (such as the hand moving toward the dog). Your doctor will also note how the pupil in your dog's eyes responds to light and darkness to see if it's normal.

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   Make sure your veterinarian does an eye test for your dog. Your doctor may do some tests to confirm eye inflammation in dogs. These tests include:
   • Fluorescent dye: In this test, your doctor will use a chemically treated paper bandage to test your dog's eyes. Fluorescent chemicals turn green in areas of the eye that are damaged by scratches or ulcers.
   • Schirmer test: This test measures the amount of tears produced by a dog's eye. In this quick and easy test, your doctor will place a test strip over your dog's eye to measure the amount of tears secreted.This test will help the doctor determine whether the amount of tears secreted by a dog's eye is normal or has been significantly increased or decreased due to eye inflammation.
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Part 2 of 2: Treatment of eye inflammation in dogs

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   Use a warm washcloth to wipe any discharge from the dog's eyes. You should wipe off any build up on the hair around your dog's inflamed eyes with a warm washcloth.
   • However, do not use a towel on the dog's eyes, as you could scratch the eyeballs and risk damaging the dog's eyes.

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   Wash your dog's eyes with salt solution. A saline solution can help wash your dog's eyes and reduce irritation in his eyes. You can use an eyedropper to drop the solution into your dog's eyes 3-4 times a day.

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   Give your dog antibiotics prescribed by your doctor. Your veterinarian can prescribe antibiotics to treat eye inflammation in dogs. Antibiotics come in the form of eye drops or ointments that you will put in your dog's eye 3-4 times a day.
   • Your doctor can also prescribe an oral antibiotic, and you will have to give it to your dog with food.
   • When giving drops or applying ointments to your dog, follow these steps:
     • Ask the person to keep the dog still.
     • Get everything ready.
     • Open the dog's eyelids and hold it still.
     • Approach from behind the eye to keep the dog away.
     • Avoid touching the tip of the medicine tube or tube into the surface of the dog's eye.
     • Allow the dog to blink to distribute the ointment evenly.
     • Repeat as directed in your prescription.

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   Wear a neck funnel if your dog tries to scratch or scratch his eyes. It is important to protect the dog's eyes from scratches or rubbing. If your dog is trying to rub his eyes with his claw or rub his eyes against other surfaces, you may want to wear a funnel (also known as an Elizabeth necklace) to prevent further damage to the dog.
   • You should also not allow your dog to poke his head out of the window while the vehicle is in motion, as insects and dirt can get into the dog's inflamed eyes, causing further irritation.

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   Avoid exposing your dog to dusty environments. Try not to leave your dog in a room or dusty area while you wait for the inflamed eyes to heal. You also shouldn't let your dog hang out in dusty areas to prevent eye inflammation in dogs. advertisement