Why do dogs shed tears?

Tears in dogs may be caused by foreign body irritation, trichiasis, allergies, ear mites, conjunctivitis, keratitis, corneal ulcers, etc. First of all, if the eye is irritated by a foreign body, it will cause the lacrimal gland to secrete a large amount of tears. When the foreign body is cleaned up, it will subside on its own without special treatment. If it is abnormal tearing, accompanied by eye redness, itching, pain and other symptoms, drug or surgical treatment can reduce the damage to the eyes after the disease. If the disease worsens, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time. After treatment, the above symptoms can be alleviated.

1. Stimulation by foreign objects

If the eyes are not properly cleaned and cared for, the eyes will be irritated by dust and pollen, causing the tear glands to secrete a large amount of tears, resulting in tears. You can use Rinse with running water to improve local discomfort without medication.

2. Trichiasis

Mainly, the eyelashes grow into the eyeball, which will irritate the conjunctiva, causing an increase in tears, resulting in tearing. The trichiasis needs to be removed by a professional doctor using tweezers.

3. Allergy

Usually caused by contact with allergens in the eyes, it will cause eye damage, redness, swelling, tears and other symptoms. It is necessary to take pet-specific products under the guidance of a doctor. Improved with antihistamines.

4. Ear mites

If the owner does not clean the dog’s ears regularly, it may cause parasites to infect the local skin, causing ear mites, as well as local skin itching. If the situation is not improved in time, it may irritate the conjunctiva of the eyes and cause tears to continue to increase. You need to follow the doctor's instructions to apply ointment or clean the ear canal secretions to improve it.

5. Conjunctivitis

Usually caused by bacterial and viral infections, symptoms such as conjunctival bleeding, swelling and pain may occur. When the local damage is serious, you may feel that the conjunctiva is being rubbed by a foreign body. , resulting in increased tear production. Antibiotics and antiviral eye drops need to be used as directed by the doctor for improvement.

6. Keratitis

Usually caused by inflammatory stimulation, it can cause damage to the cornea, causing the lacrimal gland to secrete a large amount of tears, causing tears. You can take antibiotics as directed by your doctor.

7. Corneal ulcer

If you suffer from corneal ulcer, it will lead to corneal ulcer.Inflammation and necrosis of the membrane tissue cause symptoms such as decreased vision and increased tears. Surgical treatment is required under the operation of a doctor to help the damaged cornea return to normal.

During the treatment period, the eyes must be clean and hygienic. You can rinse them with running water, which can prevent the growth of bacteria and help to promote recovery from the disease.