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What is the reason why a dog’s eyes are white and red?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Benjamin Miller
Red white eyes of dogs may be caused by foreign body irritation, trauma, irritation, conjunctivitis and other reasons. First of all, if the dog’s eyes are irritated by foreign matter such as dust, hair, pollen, etc., it will cause the eyes to become red. Secondly, if the dog accidentally hits his eye while playing, it will cause the dog's eyes to become red due to external impact. Furthermore, if the food the dog usually eats is too salty, it will cause internal heat and cause the conjunctiva to become red. Finally, if your dog’s eyes are infected with pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, it will also cause eye redness. It is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.

1. Foreign body irritation

If dust, hair, pollen and other foreign bodies accidentally enter the dog's eyes, the foreign body irritating the eyes will cause the dog to have red eyes, increased eye secretions, etc. . At this time, the owner can use his thumb to lift the dog's upper and lower eyelids to check whether there is any foreign matter inside. If there is any, it is recommended to rinse the dog's eyes with eyewash or saline to remove foreign matter.

2. Trauma

If the dog accidentally hits its eye or touches a sharp object while playing, it will cause the dog's eyes to be injured due to external impact. Red, and in severe cases, it may cause corneal ulcers and corneal perforation. Since trauma often causes eye pain and itching, in order to prevent your dog from scratching its eyes, you can wear an Elizabethan collar on your dog and use pet-specific eye drops to reduce inflammation.

3. Getting angry

If the dog has red eye whites, excessive eye feces, dry and hard feces, dark urine and other symptoms, it is likely to be suffering from internal heat. . At this time, the owner needs to give the dog more water to speed up its metabolism, and can also feed the dog some boiled vegetables, such as Chinese cabbage, broccoli, etc. At the same time, it should be noted that dogs cannot be fed human food, especially food with high salt, fat and other contents. It is recommended to feed low-salt pet food, usually dog ​​food.

4. Conjunctivitis

The main symptoms of conjunctivitis in dogs are that the eyeballs or conjunctiva are relatively flushed, accompanied by some tears, or some Production of yellow-green discharge. Because there are many causes of conjunctivitis, such as common bacterial infections or viral infections, as well as intraocular parasitic infections, etc. Therefore, in this case, it is recommended that the owner wears a collar on the dog first, and then promptlySend it to a pet hospital for a more comprehensive eye examination, and then provide treatment based on the examination results.

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