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Why does a dog's eye shed tears?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Benjamin Miller
Tearing in one eye of a dog may be caused by eye injury, foreign matter in the eye, irritation, eye infection and inflammation, etc. It is recommended that owners carefully check the dog's eyes to see if there are wounds or foreign objects entering. If so, they should help the dog deal with the wounds or remove the foreign objects in time. In addition, if the dog is also accompanied by symptoms of increased eye feces, red and swollen eyes, and difficulty opening, it is necessary to consult a pet doctor in time to choose appropriate eye drops or eye ointment for treatment.

1. Eye injuries or foreign objects

If one of the dog's eyes is injured, or foreign objects such as hair, eyelashes, dust, etc. enter, it will irritate the eye and cause constant tears. It is recommended that the owner carefully check the dog's eyes. If the eye is injured, there may be wounds or symptoms of eye congestion and surrounding swelling, and the owner should help the dog deal with it in time. If a foreign object enters the dog's eyes, it must be removed immediately. It is recommended to flush the eyes with saline.

2. Getting internal heat

If the food your dog usually eats is relatively dry or has high oil and salt content, such as human meals, animal offal, etc., it will easily lead to The dog gets angry and develops tears and increased eye excrement. In this regard, the owner needs to adjust the dog's diet structure in time, give the dog less food with high oil and salt content, focus on a light diet, and encourage the dog to drink more water, and also give the dog appropriate intake of some Fresh fruits and vegetables that reduce heat.

3. Eye infection and inflammation

If your dog has tears in one eye, is also accompanied by red and swollen eyes, inability to open, and increased eye feces, it may be due to a condition. Bacterial infection of the eyes can cause inflammation of the eyes, leading to tears. Conjunctivitis, keratitis, etc. are common in dogs. It is recommended that the owner consult a pet doctor in time and use antibacterial and anti-inflammatory eye drops for treatment. Generally, there will be significant improvement in about three days.

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