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A one-month-old puppy has one eye bigger than the other and that eye keeps discharging; I don’t know why.
A puppy's tearing can come from ingrown lashes, irritants, blocked tear ducts, heat or eye infection. First check for foreign objects or irritating smells and flush with saline, then apply eye drops.
My cat’s eye was injured; it has swelling, bleeding, and color changes. What is happening?
Head impact can cause swelling, bruising, nasal bleeding, eye bleeding, or brain edema; untreated brain clots raise facial swelling and can cause unconsciousness. Get head and eye exams such as MRI, CT, or ophthalmology. If unavailable, do not blindly infuse; anti-inflammatory shots and eye drops are a reasonable stopgap, and nutrition is key.
What happens if a golden retriever catches a cold?
A cold causes sneezing, runny nose, cough, and tearing; severe cases lead to mouth breathing and lethargy, possibly pneumonia.
What happens if a Siamese cat catches a cold?
A Siamese cat cold shows sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, coughing, and tearing, which over time affects spirit and appetite. Give pet cold medicine and doxycycline, and observe 3-5 days. If no improvement or signs like eye ulcers appear, it may be feline rhinotracheitis or calicivirus.
My cat’s eyes water and won’t open; what type and brand of eye drops should I use?
If tearing is from bacterial infection, clean with saline then apply any antibacterial eye drop like neomycin several times daily, and see a vet if no improvement in 3-5 days. Keep the environment clean and the cat from hiding in dusty places.
How Long Does It Take to Cure Kitten Keratitis?
Mild keratitis can heal in about 7 days with treatment; severe cases take weeks. Caused by injury, debris, or bacteria, it needs antibiotic drops and an Elizabethan collar.
What Problems Do Dog Tear Stains Cause?
Tear stains stain the fur under the eyes and increase discharge, risking bacterial conjunctivitis. Keep the area clean and avoid salty food. Persistent stains may mean a blocked tear duct.
I Found a Cat and Am Not Sure if Its Eyes Are Inflamed
A little eye discharge may be from greasy food or heat; if the eye won't open, irritation from fights, hair, or dust is possible. Clean with saline and apply neomycin drops; if discharge comes with sneezing and low appetite, rule out viral infection and see a vet, using an Elizabethan collar.
What happens if a puppy shows a lot of eye white?
Much eye white can be genetic and normal if no redness or discharge. A sudden increase with cloudy, discharging eyes may signal keratitis - see a vet and use a collar.
What happens if a dog eats mothballs (naphthalene balls)?
Mothballs often cause poisoning - vomiting, drooling, seizures, unsteady gait. Their fumes also irritate eyes, nose, and lungs. Rush to a vet for induced vomiting if eaten.