Eye discharge in dogs, unless it is severe, bothersome and tear-like, is often normal and there is no need to worry about your dog contracting a disease.
The causes of such increased lacrimation can be ordinary dust, an allergic reaction to something, smoke, strong wind, and maybe even humid air. In such situations, the dog’s eyes usually return to normal immediately after neutralizing that irritant.
Other reasons for eye discharge may be the physiological structure of the dog’s eye, for example:
- anomaly of the upper eyelid,
- improperly growing eyelashes,
- blockage of tear ducts
— all this can cause the animal’s eyes to become teary!
Also, in the case of discharge from your pet’s eyes, you need to make sure that the animal has not been injured or that nothing has gotten into its eyes, since in such cases the problem can be solved quite simply - by removing the foreign object and rinsing it.
It’s another matter when discharge from an animal’s eyes has an unusual consistency, color, appears frequently and causes discomfort to the pet. In this case, we are most likely talking about some kind of disease, and the dog should be shown to a veterinarian.
Discharge from a dog's eyes - causes and methods of treatment
In veterinary practice, secretions from a dog’s eyes are classified according to two characteristics: purulent and lacrimal.
Typically, the presence of profuse and clear lacrimation is not associated with a specific pathology within the body. This may be the consequences of mechanical damage, structural features of the skull or an allergic reaction.
The appearance of mucus in the corners of the eyes in the morning is normal for puppies of all breeds.
Brown discharge
For example, brown discharge from a dog's eyes after sleep indicates dysfunction of the tear ducts. This is due to the peculiarity of the formation of the skull of certain breeds. This pathology is often observed in dogs with bulging eyes, flat muzzles, sagging cheeks and light hair. Since brown discharge from a dog’s eyes is still a deviation from the norm, the pet should be shown to a doctor to rule out an infectious pathology.
If this feature of the animal’s body is harmless, wipe its eyes every morning with a damp and clean cloth, without using chemicals. If brown tearing occurs frequently in puppies, ask your veterinarian to prescribe the appropriate drops.
Wet tracks and dried crusts near your pet's eyes may be a sign of natural vision problems.
White discharge from eyes
Secretion of a white shade means the development of pathological processes in the body. For example, entry of a foreign body and infection of the eyes or internal diseases of the organs of vision. If at the same time the animal often scratches its eyes, rubs its head on objects, is poorly oriented in space, and the eyelids are swollen and the whites are red, you cannot self-medicate and schedule a visit to the doctor. If medical care is not provided promptly, the dog may lose its vision.
