Symptoms and Treatment of Eye Discharge Pups and Adult Doigs
Dog eye discharge can be caused by a variety of triggers. In many cases, this can indicate the presence of an ocular condition or disorder. To cut your investigation to the likely causes of any eye discharge, it's critical to further characterize the discharge according to type, if the problem is in more than one eye, and whether other symptoms are occuring at the same time.
There are numerous kinds of discharge. The three main kinds of ocular discharge are pus (purulent or muco-purulent), liquid discharge (serous), or bloody discharge (sanguineous). Thick, snotty discharge can denote a bacterial infection of one of the external ocular tissues or may point to a syndrome known as dry eye, occurring when the tear glands stop manufacturing enough tears to keep the eye correctly lubricated. If the snotty discharge is a finding and is accompanied by redness, discomfort (indicated by squinting or pawing at the eye), or widespread signs for example lethargy and inappetance then bacterial infection is much more likely. If the discharge has been gradually noticed over a couple of weeks or months and is not accompanied by any other aberrant signs, then dry eye might be more likely.
Serous or watery ocular discharge can occur for a variety of causes. Mild discharge can happen due to a secondary condition (the result of another problem in the body) to mild irritation from exposure to wind, second hand smoke, or small objects or blades of grass in the eye. Certain breeds of dogs, eg the pug, maltese, and shih tzu have unusually huge eyes that make it difficult for the tears in the eye to empty out via the nasolacrimal duct the way they should. As an alternative the opening to the channel becomes blocked and tears just spill out onto the dogs face. If the runny or watery eye isn't accompanied by any other abnormal signs, then it most likely is merely an anatomical issue and does not warrant any additional treatment. If watery discharge is accompanied by pain or squinting, pawing at the eye, or redness it may indicate a scratch on the cornea or ulceration. Corneal ulcerations are very serious because they are able to get infected, progress quickly, and can at last threaten to rupture the eye if left untreated. If you notice any signs of agony or redness you should schedule an appointment with the veterinarian right away.
Sanguineous or eye discharge mixed with blood isn't considered normal and always indicates the presence of an issue. Possible causes for bloody ocular discharge in a dog include shock, harsh infection, ruptured eye, cancer, or maybe even a systemic issue with blood coagulation. If you happen to spot bloody discharge from your dogs eyes you should schedule a visit with the vet immediately.
Dependent on the reason behind your dogs eye discharge, certain medicines might be recommended to treat the fundamental problem. If the discharge is watery and is simply an anatomical problem, treatment is not mandatory but you may wish to clean the area once daily to cut back on tear staining. If the problem is an infection, dry eye, or a corneal ulceration, suitable eye drops will be prescribed by the doctor. If the discharge is bloody, then most likely additional testing will be necessary.
There are numerous kinds of discharge. The three main kinds of ocular discharge are pus (purulent or muco-purulent), liquid discharge (serous), or bloody discharge (sanguineous). Thick, snotty discharge can denote a bacterial infection of one of the external ocular tissues or may point to a syndrome known as dry eye, occurring when the tear glands stop manufacturing enough tears to keep the eye correctly lubricated. If the snotty discharge is a finding and is accompanied by redness, discomfort (indicated by squinting or pawing at the eye), or widespread signs for example lethargy and inappetance then bacterial infection is much more likely. If the discharge has been gradually noticed over a couple of weeks or months and is not accompanied by any other aberrant signs, then dry eye might be more likely.
Serous or watery ocular discharge can occur for a variety of causes. Mild discharge can happen due to a secondary condition (the result of another problem in the body) to mild irritation from exposure to wind, second hand smoke, or small objects or blades of grass in the eye. Certain breeds of dogs, eg the pug, maltese, and shih tzu have unusually huge eyes that make it difficult for the tears in the eye to empty out via the nasolacrimal duct the way they should. As an alternative the opening to the channel becomes blocked and tears just spill out onto the dogs face. If the runny or watery eye isn't accompanied by any other abnormal signs, then it most likely is merely an anatomical issue and does not warrant any additional treatment. If watery discharge is accompanied by pain or squinting, pawing at the eye, or redness it may indicate a scratch on the cornea or ulceration. Corneal ulcerations are very serious because they are able to get infected, progress quickly, and can at last threaten to rupture the eye if left untreated. If you notice any signs of agony or redness you should schedule an appointment with the veterinarian right away.
Sanguineous or eye discharge mixed with blood isn't considered normal and always indicates the presence of an issue. Possible causes for bloody ocular discharge in a dog include shock, harsh infection, ruptured eye, cancer, or maybe even a systemic issue with blood coagulation. If you happen to spot bloody discharge from your dogs eyes you should schedule a visit with the vet immediately.
Dependent on the reason behind your dogs eye discharge, certain medicines might be recommended to treat the fundamental problem. If the discharge is watery and is simply an anatomical problem, treatment is not mandatory but you may wish to clean the area once daily to cut back on tear staining. If the problem is an infection, dry eye, or a corneal ulceration, suitable eye drops will be prescribed by the doctor. If the discharge is bloody, then most likely additional testing will be necessary.
About the Author:
Cathy Doggins is the editor of many articles on eye issues which can be found by clicking www.dog-health-guide.org/dogeyeinfection.html. She is a frequent contributor to Canine Health, a leading online publication on puppy health. When not spending time with her two dogs, Cathy is frequently found at a local shelter.
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