What's going on when a dog sheds tears and has eye mucus?

Eye feces refers to eye secretions. If a dog sheds eyes and has eye secretions, it may be caused by foreign body irritation, conjunctivitis, dacryoadenitis, keratitis, iritis, canine distemper, etc. If it is caused by foreign body stimulation, it will cause the lacrimal gland to secrete too many tears. If it is not corrected in time, secretions will form. After cleaning, it will return to normal. If it is abnormal eye discharge, accompanied by symptoms such as tear gland redness, swelling, pain, etc., it needs to be taken seriously and timely treatment measures should be taken according to the cause. If the condition is serious and the above care has no effect, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular hospital for treatment to avoid delaying the condition.

1. Foreign body irritation

If the dog's eyes are irritated by foreign bodies, such as pollen, dust, hair, etc., it will cause tear gland damage and cause tears. If not cleaned in time, it will cause local secretions. If it increases, you need to use a clean cotton swab to soak up the secretions.

2. Conjunctivitis

Usually caused by bacterial and viral infections, which can lead to conjunctival damage and blockage of the nasolacrimal ducts, resulting in the discharge of tears and a large amount of pus. Sexual discharge needs to be treated with antibiotics and antiviral drugs as directed by your doctor.

3. Dacryoadenitis

It is an inflammatory disease that occurs in the tear gland tissue. Typical symptoms include fever, redness and swelling of the tear gland, pain, and tearing. In severe cases, it may cause localized Purulence causes increased secretions, and it is necessary to take antibiotics specially designed for pets according to the doctor's advice.

4. Keratitis

It may be caused by viral and fungal infections, which can cause damage to the cornea and adjacent tissues, causing symptoms such as increased tears and decreased vision. If not treated, it may If it progresses into purulent keratitis, resulting in local purulent secretions, it needs to be treated with antiviral and antifungal eye drops according to the doctor's advice.

5. Iritis

The causes include eye trauma, autoimmune abnormalities, etc. Symptoms such as eye bleeding, visual impairment, and eye pain may occur. When an inflammatory reaction occurs locally, It will cause a large amount of discharge from the eyes, which can be treated with antibiotic eye drops under the guidance of a doctor.

6. Canine distemper

It is a canine disease that is highly contagious and difficult to cure. It may invade the respiratory system and central nervous system. System, causing shortness of breath and drowsinessWhen the virus increases in the body, it may damage the eye mucosa and cause excessive eye secretions. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and receive intravenous antiviral drug treatment.

During the treatment, the dog’s eyes must be cleaned and hygienic. When secretions appear, they need to be cleaned up in time to reduce damage to the eyes and prevent local suppuration.