Trichiasis is not only a symptom that occurs in people, but also in many dogs, such as German Shepherds. If you find that your German Shepherd often sheds tears, you may think that there is inflammation in the eyes, even if you put eye drops. The medicine will still cause tears. At this time, you can consider whether it is trichiasis.
So what should I do if my German Shepherd has trichiasis? Trichiasis is a common phenomenon in every German Shepherd dog. As long as we handle it properly, the eyes of the German Shepherd dog can be restored to health.
When the trichiasis in a German Shepherd is relatively mild, the owner We no longer need to take our dogs to a professional pet hospital for treatment. We only need to consult a veterinarian to treat our dogs at home. Use 2% boric acid cotton balls or clean cold water to wipe the eyes of the German Shepherd. Pay attention to the wiping method and wipe it gently from the inner corner of the eye outward.
If the trichiasis of the German Shepherd is serious, the owner should take the German Shepherd to a professional pet hospital for treatment. Generally, severe cases of trichiasis require eyelid surgery to treat them. In addition, it is best for owners to ask their veterinarian how to remove the eyelashes of German Shepherd dogs to prevent the occurrence of trichiasis from harming the dog's eyes.