Pets can injure their eyes through many ways. Some pet injures their eyes through rubbing and scratching other parts on the face. While others are prone to injuries due to their breed and conformation – mishandling of brachycephalic breeds can cause globe prolapse.
Dogs that have a more active personality or lifestyle might injure their eyes through rough play, entrapment of foreign objects in the eyelids, or through aggression/fights. Sometimes we as owners can accidentally injure our beloved pet’s eyes. If you spot your pet’s eye with the following signs, you should consider bringing him/her to the veterinarian – redness of the sclera, signs of discomfort, ocular discharge, opacity on the eye, suspicion of blindness, night blindness, blood in the eye…etc.
If you have noticed something is wrong with your pet’s eye, stop them from rubbing, place an Elizabethan collar (or any collar if having one). If there is physical dirt/material or you suspect your pets might have sustained chemical injuries (eg shampoo, detergents, hair sprays), rinse the eyes (gently) with a copious amount of any available solution (tap water, saline, eyewash). And when we mean copious, we mean at least 1-2 liters. Remember, the solution to pollution is dilution! Then bring it to the vet immediately. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment might include topical drops and oral medications. But in some cases, surgical management may be advised.
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