Swollen Eyes in Dogs:

Considering that most dog owners consider their pets to be members of the family, it is not uncommon for a person to be significantly upset when seeing their dogs swollen up. Since dogs generally tend to suffer in silence, one must be able to pick up any behavioral changes that could indicate a possible health concern. For example, when a dog has swollen eyes or red eyes, they tend to be rather irritable and restless. They will tend to rub their paws against their eyes in an attempt to ease the discomfort. The main idea of taking these indications seriously is because you never know if the condition is simply an allergic reaction or the signs of a terminal eye disease. You will want to take your dog to a veterinarian in order to correctly identify the condition as your treatment options will heavily depend on this.  

Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions that dogs suffer from. Conjunctivitis in dogs can be caused by either a viral or bacterial infection or parasites or tear duct disorders. Along with the dog eye swelling, one will also notice a discharge from the eye. The most effective treatment options can be taken in the form of antibacterial ointments or anti inflammatory medications that will be prescribed by your veterinarian. Blepharitis is another very common eye condition that dogs suffer from and is also characterized by a distinct sensitivity to light. The condition can be caused by a number of factors including chemical reactions, injuries or radiation therapies as well as parasitic infections. The condition can be treated by flushing out the irritant with the help of an antibacterial ointment. Cherry eye is a condition that affects mainly the younger dogs and is characterized by a prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. This gland tends to protrude and get inflamed. Cataract is another very common problem that causes the swelling of the eyes. Essentially, cataract is the result of the presence of white opacities in the lens of the eye and the disease may either be congenital or acquired after birth. Cataract could also be caused by some other medical condition such as Diabetes Mellitus or even the result of various infections or radiation therapies. Artificial tears are one of the best first aid treatment options, but should only be administered once you have consulted your veterinarian. Dog swollen eye treatment includes washing the dogs eye with water. This will help flush out any foreign particles that may be the rot of the irritation.