What are the reasons for a dog's excessive eye crust?

Eyelashes in clinical practice refer to eye secretions. Excessive eye secretions in dogs may be caused by insufficient water intake, hot weather, keratitis, conjunctivitis, and other factors. This situation is usually related to poor living habits. If the symptoms are severe, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular pet hospital in time for inspection. Treatment based on the inspection results can effectively alleviate the symptoms.

Insufficient water intake

If a dog's water intake is low, it may reduce the body's metabolism, leading to abnormal secretions from the dog's eyes, including excessive secretions, dry eyes, and sore eyes. In this case, the owner should increase the dog's water intake to accelerate internal metabolism and effectively alleviate the symptoms.

Hot weather

In hot summer weather, if a dog eats food with excessive salt, it may cause the dog to feel thirsty. If the dog does not drink water in time, it may lead to dehydration and increased eye secretions. The owner can properly supplement the dog's water intake or add a small amount of vegetables and fruits to their food, such as spinach, bananas, and apples, which may help alleviate the symptoms.

Keratitis

If proper eye hygiene is not maintained for the dog, bacteria may invade the eyes and multiply rapidly, causing inflammatory lesions and symptoms such as increased secretions, red eyes, and swollen eyes. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to a pet hospital for timely and effective treatment with the help of a doctor.

Conjunctivitis

If accidentally pouring lime powder or disinfectant into the dog's eyes, it may stimulate the conjunctiva and cause inflammatory reactions, leading to symptoms such as pain, excessive secretions, and swelling. In this case, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular pet hospital for inspection and treat according to the examination results. During this time, attention should be paid to the dog's hygiene care, regular bathing, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the body, which will help recovery from the disease.