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Dog has green eye mucus

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Chloe Johnson
Green eye poop in dogs may be caused by eye infection, inflammation, infectious diseases, etc. First of all, if the dog’s eyes are infected, leading to keratitis, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, etc., green eye feces will appear. Secondly, if the dog eats a dry diet and drinks less water, or the oil and salt content in the food is too high, the body will get angry and secrete more eye feces. Finally, dogs infected with canine distemper virus usually show cold-like symptoms such as purulent eye discharge, purulent nasal discharge, and sneezing. It is recommended that the dog’s eye secretions be checked to see if there is a viral infection.

1. Eye infection

Keratitis, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, etc. caused by trauma, foreign bodies, viruses or bacterial infections will increase the amount of eye droppings in dogs and cause green eye droppings. In this regard, you can consult your pet doctor in time and use pet-specific eye drops to sterilize and reduce inflammation. If the symptoms still do not improve after using eye drops for a few days, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.

2. Getting internal heat

If the fat and salt content in the dog's daily diet is too high, causing the body to get internal heat, excessive secretion of eye feces will occur, green eye feces will appear, and Tear stains will also become significantly worse. If this is the case, you need to immediately adjust the dog's diet structure, keep the diet light, feed appropriate amounts of fruits and vegetables, and provide sufficient drinking water. At the same time, you should regularly moisten a cotton swab with clean water and gently wipe the foreign matter around the eyes, 3 to 4 times a day. If you want to use medicine to reduce fire, it is recommended to consult your pet doctor for rational use of medicine.

3. Infectious diseases

If the dog has green eye droppings when it is still young and has not received any vaccinations, it is likely to be infected with an infectious disease. disease. For example, one of the symptoms of canine distemper is an abnormal increase in eye secretions. In severe cases, the entire eye can be covered directly. At the same time, the dog may also have elevated body temperature, cough, runny nose, and even convulsions. Appear. If you suspect this is the case, it is recommended to take your dog to a pet hospital for professional treatment immediately.

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