Swollen eyes in dogs may be caused by mosquito bites, eye diseases, scratches, allergies, foreign body irritation, etc. Since there are many causes of swollen eyes in dogs, it is recommended that you take your dog to the pet hospital for examination first to see what the cause is, and then carry out targeted treatment. This treatment will be much more effective and also more effective. It can prevent your dog’s eyes from becoming more swollen.
1. Mosquito bites
If a dog is bitten by a mosquito in the eye, it will cause redness and swelling on the outside of the eye. At this time, you can use anti-inflammatory drugs to apply to the affected area of the dog, and wait until the redness and swelling dissipate. Can. In addition, the owner also needs to regularly deworm the dog internally and externally. If the dog goes out frequently, it is recommended that the owner deworms the dog externally every month regardless of the age of the dog. Internal deworming is generally recommended for young dogs once a month, and for dogs as adults, it can be done once every 3 months.
2. Suffering from eye diseases
When dogs suffer from eye diseases such as conjunctivitis and keratitis, it will also cause redness and swelling inside the eyes and eye secretions. Things will also increase. In this case, it is recommended to clean the dog’s eyes with saline first, and then take the dog to the hospital for examination.
3. Scratches
Dogs are playful by nature. If they are scratched or bruised in the eyes when playing or fighting with other dogs, it will cause eye swelling. In this regard, it is recommended that the owner first check whether there are any wounds in the dog's eyes. If there are wounds, they need to be cleaned and disinfected as soon as possible, and the dog is given antibiotic eye drops specially designed for pets. If your dog’s eyes still don’t improve after taking the medicine, you need to go to the pet hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.
4. Allergy
Dogs can also cause eye redness and swelling when they have allergies, such as food allergies, drug allergies, vaccine allergies, etc. In addition to red and swollen eyelids, red and swollen skin or face may also occur. If this is the case, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet to check the allergens in time and get anti-allergy shots, so as to prevent the dog from becoming allergic again in the future.
5. Foreign body irritation
If only one of the dog's eyes is swollen, it may be caused by a foreign body in the eye. Owners can try to flush the dog's eyes with saline to see if the foreign matter can be discharged. If you cannot touch your dog’s eyes, it is recommendedIt's best to send it to a doctor. In addition, if there are sharp objects such as branches in the dog's eyes, it is recommended to send it to the pet hospital immediately and use tweezers to remove the branches. In severe cases, surgery may be required.