Poor wee doggie

[ZERAT]

ok one of my dogs (male German Sheppard / 7years old) has developed sores on his muzzle and above his right eye (just 2 just now) and his fur around his right eye is also thinning now and his skin is looking pink and irritated.

please anyone know why?

if not

i guess its the vet

[trailerpark ninja]

Could be an allergic reaction. The skin is probably pink from him itching at it. If it is irritating him take the pup to the vet and he will probably get a steroid shot or something to put on it.

[EviLWaYz]

it has rabies

sorry you know me allways positive :thumbs:

:evilwayz:

[cunexttuesday]

ok one of my dogs (male German Sheppard / 7years old) has developed sores on his muzzle and above his right eye (just 2 just now) and his fur around his right eye is also thinning now and his skin is looking pink and irritated.

please anyone know why?

if not

i guess its the vet

I'd go to the vet before getting getting advice from OT!

:haha:

Hope he's ok Liam...

[Uganja]

pink eye

[DarkNebula]

i thought the thread title was Poor wee Diogee

[herojuana]

i made the same mistake mate... wasnt as interesting... sorry Liam :P

[Beckjo1]

after diogee's thread i thought the same thing.

to the vet liam. now. dont let it get worse and cause the poor pup his vision.

[Jacx]

pink eye

what he said



One of the most common eye problems for dogs and cats is conjunctivitis.Also known as pinkeye,conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the membrane covering the inside of the eyelids and the front of the eye.Caused by such things as allergies,infections or even distemper,it can make your pet's eyes crusty,itchy and red,with an ugly abundance of pus or tears.

To speed healing and make your pet more comfortable,you'll want to clean the discharge from her eyelids.Wet a soft,clean cloth or cotton ball with lukewarm water,squeeze it out and gently wipe away the goop from around your pet's eyes.Repeat twice a day or as often as needed.

Instead of using water,you may want to try an over-the-counter eye scrub.Eye scrubs are pH-balanced and may cause less stinging than water.You can buy eye srubs at pet stores,but scrubs formulated for humans are just as effective.Just follow the directions as if your pet were human.

While eye scrubs can help keep the lids clean,you'll also want to wash the surface of the eye.A good way to do this is with artificial tears,which can help wash away particles that may be causing the problem.

Covering your pet's eyes with a damp,warm compress can be very soothing.Wet a soft,clean cloth in lukewarm water,wring it out,and gently hold it acroos her eyes for five minutes.This can make your pet's eyes feel much better,and it goes a long way toward keeping her eyes clean.If your pet balks at having both eyes covered,apply the compress to one eye for about five minutes.Then rinse the cloth and place it on the other eye.Of course,you can skip this step if only one eye is affected.

Regular grooming can help prevent eye irritations before they get started.Hair in your pet's eyes can cause irritation that can lead to conjunctivitis if it's matted up around the corners.Brushing the hair back away from the eyes or getting a grooming to cut excess hair can help prevent conjunctivitis.

When traveling in the car,don't let your pet cruise with her head out the window.Debris can get in the eye,and the eye becomes more prone to infection.

WHEN TO SEE THE VET
While conjunctivitis isn't difficult to treat,any eye infection can result in permanent damage,so you'll want to see your vet at the first sign of problems.In some cases your pet may need antibiotics to clear up an infection.In addition,some dogs that appear to have conjunctivitis actually have a condition known ad dry eye,or keratoconjunctivitis sicca (cats are rarely affected).It occurs when there aren't enough tears to keep the eyes properly lubricated.Your vet can test you dog's tears to see if she has dry eye.If she does,treating the problem with artificial tears may be all that's needed,although some pets will need antibiotics or steroids as well.

[Aeon]

My dog just had pink eye.. I'm lucky he didn't scratch at it..

also it could be something else... which it sounds like it is...

Is your dog scratching at his eye?

[ZERAT]

My dog just had pink eye.. I'm lucky he didn't scratch at it..

also it could be something else... which it sounds like it is...

Is your dog scratching at his eye?

he's not really scratching at it so much

i have been bathing around his eye and then putting on some mild antiseptic cream and it seems to be calming down a little.

will post if anything changes

thanks guys

[Aeon]

Also regular polysporin drop will clear up the redness...

make sure you get eyes and not ear drops...

you should be able to get it at any pharmacy.. and wash your hands and all the things your dog comes in contact with..

PINK EYE IS VERY CONTAGIOUS AND YOU CAN GET IT from your dog...

[ZERAT]

his eyeball isn't that red though (no more than usual)

its his skin that is pink and irriatated

[Aeon]

his eyeball isn't that red though (no more than usual)

its his skin that is pink and irriatated

i'll bet money he's got a food sensitivity,..
have you recently changed the type of food you give him..

or has he gotten into something like some kind of soap ?

[ZERAT]

i'll bet money he's got a food sensitivity,..
have you recently changed the type of food you give him..

or has he gotten into something like some kind of soap ?

nope :S

but he does roll about alot on walks....maybe rubbed his eye on something.

it seems to have gone now though and no vet fees :P

[Aeon]

glad to hear puppy is ok :D