Dog Pink Eye Treatment

The most common eye problem in dogs is conjunctivitis or dog pink eye as it is called. Pink eye is the inflammation of the inside of the eyelids and the front eye. There is no major difference in pink eye in humans and dogs. It is not a severe condition unless not treated on time. If left untreated, it can become a serious condition which can affect the dog adversely. If the eyes are not swollen, you can treat the pink eyes in dog by yourself at home. Wipe the dog’s eyes with a soft cloth dipped in lukewarm water. A cotton ball dipped in lukewarm water also works well. You will have to clean the eyes twice or thrice a day to get rid of the discharge that comes out of the eyes.

Symptoms of Dog Pink Eye

A dog afflicted with pink eye will have bloodshot eyes accompanied with inflamed and irritated eyelids. This infection causes the eye lids to get puffy and the surrounding tissue gets inflamed. Due to the inflammation, the dog may not be able to open its eyes or blink. You may also observe pus-filled, thick, discharge from the eyes. Simply observing the eye color is not enough to diagnose if the dog has been infected with pink eye. Pink eye can cause severe itching as a result of inflammation. You may notice your dog wiping its eyes with its paw or scratching its eyes. You will also notice tears in the dog’s eyes. There is an increase in the amount of fluid that the tear ducts produce.  This is because the eyes also try to flush out toxins.

Dog Pink Eye Home Remedies

It is important to assess the condition of your pet’s eyes before you start any home remedies for dog pink eye. If you observe any foreign object in or around the eyes, flush your dog’s eyes with lukewarm water. Make sure the water is only lukewarm else it may cause damage to the eyeballs. Use a soft cloth to wipe the area around the eyes to clean any extra discharge or remove any foreign material. If both the eyes are infected make sure you use different cloths for both the eyes. If you don’t see any improvement or these remedies are not working, you should contact vet immediately and start administering the prescribed treatment. If your vet diagnoses canine pink eye, he/she may prescribe some antibiotics for the treatment.  Antibiotic drops and pills will definitely provide relief to the dog’s eyes. Many vets also recommend herbal drops for dogs that frequently get pink eye. This is a natural treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis in dogs.