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What medication should I give my dog for eye discharge?
Eye discharge does not always require medication. Excess salt and oil in the diet can cause it, in which case switch to plainer food; a blocked tear duct needs veterinary clearing. For inflamed eyes, use a pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drop, and if symptoms persist, seek further diagnosis from a vet.
What eye drops should I use for a cat with tearing in one eye?
Tearing in one eye is usually from mechanical irritation, ingrown lashes, injury, conjunctivitis, or keratitis. Flush out irritants like shampoo, hair, or dust with warm water or saline, then use a pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drop, which usually relieves it quickly. Ingrown lashes need veterinary attention, and persistent tearing should be checked by a vet.
My dog has red, pus-filled, bleeding, itchy skin around its eyes — what is it?
Pus and bleeding around a dog's eyes may be pyoderma from bacterial infection, or fungal or parasite infection. Take the dog to a vet for microscopy to identify the infection type and treat accordingly. Before applying medicine, clean the pus around the area, disinfect with diluted hydrogen peroxide or iodine, then apply the appropriate ointment or oral medication.
How can I tell whether my cat is sick?
The best check is a vet exam, but you can screen at home first. Here is what to look at.
What does conjunctivitis look like in cats?
Feline conjunctivitis shows as red, watery, itchy eyes with discharge. Here are the common causes.
What to Do When Your Dog Is Scared of the Vet
Dogs often fear the vet because they dislike being restrained, are bothered by disinfectant smells, or associate the clinic with past pain. Ease their fear with post-visit treats, at-home desensitization, and staying by their side throughout the visit.
What to Do When Your Dog’s Eye Is Swollen
A swollen dog eye can stem from a foreign object, heat, injury, blocked tear ducts, infection, or allergies. Flush out debris, adjust diet, use vet-approved eye drops, and see a veterinarian if it doesn't improve or an allergy is suspected.
Why Cats Refuse to Drink from Their Water Bowl
Cats naturally drink little because their desert ancestors avoided shared water sources, but chronic low intake raises the risk of urinary and kidney disease. Encouraging hydration through fountains, wet food, and flavored water makes a real difference.
Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Cats
Given their size, cats can be formidable opponents. Unlike dogs, cats have three weapons: an open mouth with sharp teeth and four dexterous paws with needle-like claws, making them harder to control.
What to Do About Eyelid Entropion in Cats
Eyelid entropion in cats means the eyelid rolls inward toward the eye; the hairs then irritate the eye, causing corneal damage, tearing, and potentially keratitis or corneal ulcers.