What causes a dog’s eyes to be red?

Red eyes in dogs may be caused by strenuous exercise, trauma, conjunctivitis, keratitis, etc. First of all, if it is caused by strenuous exercise, then the eyes will be red, which is a normal physiological phenomenon, and the owner generally does not need to worry too much. If the eyes are abnormally red and accompanied by other symptoms, such as eye pain, swelling, etc., it is recommended that the dog owner take the dog to a regular hospital for an eye examination in time to determine the cause and further treatment.

1. Vigorous exercise

If the dog frequently exercises vigorously, it may speed up blood circulation, causing congestion in the eyes, resulting in red eyes. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. When the speed of blood circulation Once the condition returns to normal, the redness of the eyes will gradually subside and medication is generally not required.

2. Trauma

If the eye area is injured, it will cause local skin and soft tissue damage, causing eye redness, swelling, heat pain and other symptoms. First, you need to use ice packs for more than 48 hours. Afterwards, you need to use a hot towel to apply hot compress, which can promote blood circulation and relieve local redness and swelling. At the same time, you need to follow the doctor's instructions and take medication to promote blood circulation and relieve pain.

3. Conjunctivitis

Usually caused by bacteria and contact with allergens, it can cause conjunctival damage and cause symptoms such as eye redness and itching. Failure to treat it in time may worsen the conjunctival damage. , causing vision loss, can be treated with antibiotics and antihistamines under the guidance of a doctor.

4. Keratitis

It is mainly caused by exogenous or endogenous pathogenic factors. Symptoms such as eye pain, photophobia, tearing, excessive eyelid spasm, etc. may occur in severe cases. Sometimes it will cause corneal damage and cause redness of the eyes. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and use antibiotic eye drops to help control the condition.