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What if my dog's eyes turn red?

If your dog's eyes turn red, it's best to take it to a pet hospital for examination and treatment. The handling method for red eyes in dogs is as follows: First, after securing the dog, use your thumb and index finger to open the upper and lower eyelids, and clean the eyes with physiological saline. Second, drop antibacterial and gentle eye drops into the dog's eyes.

Redness around the dog's eyes

There are several situations where the dog's eyes turn red. The first is bacterial or fungal infection. If your dog often plays in grasslands or mud pits, it is prone to infection. You can first disinfect the area with iodine solution and see if there is any improvement. If the situation worsens, take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment. The second is mite infection. Mites first appear in the dog's eyes, ears, and limbs, causing severe itching. The dog will constantly scratch the affected area with its claws. It's best to take the dog to the pet hospital for testing and treatment.

What are the symptoms of red eyes in dogs?

After opening the eyes, you can see that the dog's capillaries are tense, presenting a reddish eye appearance. This situation is common in dogs who are sleep deprived or have certain eye diseases. You can give the dog proper rest to alleviate the condition and use eye wash to clean the eyes. If there is no improvement, an ophthalmic examination is necessary.

Red eyes in dogs

  1. Due to environmental stimulation, such as dog fights or injuries caused by foreign objects, the dog's eyes become inflamed and lose hair. In this case, apply medication to the dog's wound.
  2. Redness, swelling, and hair loss caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites. The owner should observe if there are any crusts, scales, or tinea symptoms on other parts of the dog. If so, the owner should take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment and regularly deworm.
  3. Allergic reaction to the food eaten by the dog. Take the dog to the pet hospital to check for allergens and inject anti-allergic shots. Put an Elizabeth collar on the dog to prevent it from touching the inflamed area with its claws.