Quite often, a beloved pet has unpleasant purulent discharge from the eyes. Various characteristic causes contribute to this. The dog must be shown to the veterinarian, as pus in the eyes can be a symptom of a dangerous disease.
The dog's eyes are festering: the main causes of the disease
If the dog's eyes are festering, the reasons may be different. This can be a common allergy caused by unpleasant pathogens such as fleas and other parasites, or microscopic particles of household chemicals. How is the disease manifested? At first, constant lacrimation is observed, and with a weakened immune system, pus is excreted. Often an allergic reaction is accompanied by such signs: a swollen nose, lips and paw pads, itching and sneezing. Allergy is an insidious disease and can contribute to suffocation if the animal does not get rid of contact with the allergen. In such a situation, it is important to visit the veterinary clinic on time.
Another reason is the virus. In this case, you can’t hesitate in order to avoid death. While the owner is wondering what is happening with his beloved pet, the virus is able to make the body of an adult animal weak and lethargic. Puppies often die during this period. A viral infection can have different symptoms and its own characteristics. However, in each case, the condition of the dog is constantly deteriorating. The dog may refuse to eat, the temperature rises sharply, coughing, sneezing may appear. And with intoxication - vomiting and loose stools. Some viruses give a latent form of ailments. The disease can be indicated by weakness, suppuration in the eyes, nasal discharge and cough. Veterinarians advise you to abandon self-treatment of a pet at home, since with viruses it is useless.
The dog’s eyes also fester from damage to the body by fungi and bacteria. Such pathogens can doze for a long time and suddenly appear in the form of severe symptoms. If the dog has lost interest in food, there is a temperature, suppuration in the eyes, activity has disappeared, it could be a bacterial infection. The most severe sign of an illness is sepsis, which can lead to a fatal end. This condition requires emergency assistance from a veterinarian who will determine the type of fungus by research in the laboratory, prescribe an antibiotic or antifungal agent. If you want to cure your pet yourself with the help of various medications, you can undermine the immunity and health of the four-legged friend.
Injuries can also contribute to the appearance of pus in the eyes. Dogs are active creatures, and can often injure the cornea or eyelid with something, such as a branch. The owner does not always notice this. With minor damage, you can use special drugs that heal them. After injuries, discharge can only be from one eye. The second, on the contrary, remains clean. If the pet hits its head, discharge and lacrimation from both eyes may be observed.
Other causes that can trigger the appearance of pus are eye sensitivity, conjunctivitis, parasitic insects, and chronic ailments. Often, to identify the causes, you will need to conduct a comprehensive diagnosis. Especially if the animal is in old age, when the immune system is weakened and chronic diseases worsen.
Main symptoms
Depending on the cause, the symptoms of the disease may be different. Basically, at the initial stage, the nature of the discharge is mucous. And the hair in the eye area is constantly wet. It happens that the discharge dries in the form of a crust. And it seems that the dog is crying.
One of the reasons may be a foreign body. Also, this may indicate the onset of an unpleasant ailment that needs to be treated immediately. If there is no therapy, the disease progresses, and the mucous secretions turn into purulent. At this stage, more effective drugs are needed.
If the dog's eyes are festering, you need to try to identify the cause. And depending on whether it is trauma or inflammation, start treatment. When the disease progresses, the process can spread to the eyelids, the animal's eye is covered. Dogs try to lie more, avoid bright light, refuse food, weakness, temperature, lethargy may appear.
How to help a four-legged friend
When the dog’s eyes fester, this can indicate a serious illness. It is recommended that you visit a veterinarian who will make the correct diagnosis. If this is not possible, or the discharge appeared for a reason that is known, for example, they were caused by chemical irritants, you can do a wash. You need to prepare a herbal decoction of chamomile, St. John's wort or calendula, or use a solution of furacilin. A tampon or cotton pad should be moistened profusely in a liquid and carried out from the inner corner of the eye. It is important to use a separate swab for each eye. Herbs have an antiseptic effect, so they will help improve the situation. After processing, you should get rid of excess moisture with a dry cloth.
A tetracycline ointment, which is applied to the inside of the eyelids, also has a good effect. To help these funds, you need to prevent rubbing with your paws. For this pet, you can somehow distract, stroke or caress. No other drug should be taken before consultation with a veterinarian.
Preventive measures
Any disease is easier to prevent. If you follow a number of rules, you can reduce the risk of inflammatory processes of the mucosa in dogs.
Preventive measures:
· Regular hygiene;
· Care for the pet's habitat;
· Daily eye examination, removal of formations;
· Timely vaccination;
· A complete diet;
· Treatment of diseases on time and regular visits to the veterinarian;
· The exclusion of contact of the dog with sick dogs on the street.
Prevention should be carried out depending on the breed and age of the dog. If the pet has many folds, they need to be processed in the eye area. If there is long hair on the face, it should be cut so that it does not get into the eyes. If purulent discharge appeared in one puppy, you will have to do eye treatment for everyone, because the disease can be transmitted.
Subject to the basic rules of hygiene, the risks of purulent discharge in the eyes will be significantly reduced. But with the initial signs of illness, it is advisable to visit a qualified veterinarian who will help maintain the dog’s health.
