Can Human Eye Drops Work On Dogs?

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Many of the things that irritate a dog's eye need treatment and diagnosis by a veterinarian and can have some serious consequences for your pet if you choose not to. Cherry eye (swollen gland), entropian (rolled in eyelids), distichiasis (extra eyelashes inside the eye), infection, serious eye diseases (can often be indicated by discolored eyes or eye whites as well), ulcers or scratches (can result in severe infection if not treated soon enough and is usually fairly easy and inexpensive if caught in time and the eye having to be removed if it hasn't popped out or exploded already), chemical burns/sensitivity to shampoos, and blocked tear ducts are all common and can be very painful and affect your pets vision (blindness) and some other nasty stuff, so if your dog has an eye problem or so much as eyes that tear regularly they need to be seen to be sure. It can also indicate that your pet is not feeling well, has some other problem or disease, or is ill and needs treatment.
You can try a sterile saline eye wash FOR DOGS from your local vet or pet store and if it doesn't clear up by the next day you need to see your vet. Or if after a grooming (be sure to talk to them nicely about it) your groomer probably has the solution handy as hair can occasionally get in the eye during a grooming or visit to the groom shop. Same thing, next day if not better see the vet. It's better to be safe than sorry any time with our pets but if you notice anything wrong with your dogs eye(s) there is likely a problem that needs treatment.