La conjunctivitis It is a condition that results in inflammation of the conjunctival membrane of the eye, which lines the inside of the eyelids. As with people, it is quite common in dogs, and can lead to a serious infection. Therefore, it is important that we know how to prevent and detect it.
It can be produced by different causes. Sometimes it is an eventual problem caused by a specific reason, such as the introduction of a foreign body in the eye. It can also be a symptom of allergies or certain diseases, such as distemper or dry keratoconjunctivitis. It also sometimes occurs as a result of a corneal ulcer.
There is some most prone breeds than others to suffer from this problem, such as the pug and the Pekingese, since their eyes are more exposed to the outside. The poodle and the cocker spaniel are also on this list, due to hereditary causes. For this reason, these breeds require greater care in the area.
La conjunctivitis is characterized by a series of symptom very specific. One of the first to appear is excessive tearing, often accompanied by the discharge of a white or yellowish fluid (green in the most severe cases). This, in turn, can lead to severe difficulty opening the infected eye, as well as annoying itching.
The dog you could hurt yourself by scratching, so we must immediately take him to a veterinarian before any sign of discomfort. The animal is also likely to reject sunlight or artificial light, as it will be uncomfortable. Also, redness and swelling often appear in the area.
Before any of these signs we have to go quickly to a veterinary clinic. Depending on the cause that caused the conjunctivitis, the specialist will administer one medication or another; the most common are topical antibiotics.