Top 10 Most Common Eye Conditions In Dogs | How To Treat Eye Infections In Dogs | Vet Explains

In this video I will discuss the top 10 most common eye conditions in dogs as well as how to treat eye infections in dogs.

A dog’s eyes perform a nearly miraculous function – converting reflected light into nerve impulses that the brain uses to paint images of the world. In order to this effectively, all the different parts of the eye must be healthy, but this is unfortunately not always the case as there are a number of diseases that can disrupt the way a dog’s eyes normally function.

In this video we’ll be looking at the top 10 most common eye problems in dogs and how pet owners can successfully manage them.

Any time your dog is showing increased tearing, redness of the eyes, goopy discharge in the corners of his eyes, or excessively blinking, have him evaluated by your veterinarian immediately. The eyes are extraordinarily delicate organs, and quick treatment is often necessary to avoid long-term complications.

Feel welcome to leave a comment if your dog ever suffered from one of these conditions and let me know what you and your vet did to help him?

Here is a breakdown of the info covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction
00:36 Proptosis in dogs
01:32 Cherry eye in dogs
02:13 Corneal ulcers in dogs
03:07 Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry eye) in dogs
04:11 Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) in dogs
05:21 Glaucoma in dogs
06:12 Cataracts in dogs
06:51 Entropion in dogs
07:24 Progressive Retinal Atrophy in dogs
07:56 Eyeworm infection in dogs
08:49 IMPORTANT take home message

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Thank you for watching this video. Let me know if your dog ever suffered from one of these conditions and what you and your vet did to help him?

Here is a breakdown of the info covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction
00:36 Proptosis in dogs
01:32 Cherry eye in dogs
02:13 Corneal ulcers in dogs
03:07 Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry eye) in dogs
04:11 Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) in dogs
05:21 Glaucoma in dogs
06:12 Cataracts in dogs
06:51 Entropion in dogs
07:24 Progressive Retinal Atrophy in dogs
07:56 Eyeworm infection in dogs
08:49 IMPORTANT take home message

[youmadornah]

Who else is here bc their dog is squinting or pawing at eye & can't afford a visit to the vet 😩

[mziwonkexola]

Started with Ophthalmology today as an Opiate😃...this shed a lot of light, thank you so much Dr Pete🙂

[kathygoodwin]

My dog had to have an eye removed a couple of years ago . The vet said it was calcium and it had built up and blew the center of his eye out. Almost a year to the same date it happened to his remaining eye. His was blind for about three years. They said he would adjust. But he never did. So he was about 14 years when it happened. It was the saddest thing I could ever imagine happening to my dog. I finally let him go on the 3rd of August . He was 17 yrs when he passed. Just wished I knew what caused his eyes to repture.

[MiggyTheMoogle]

Thank you very much for this video. It is very clear and easy to understand with lots of great information and images for examples. My 10.5yo poodle X terrier has recently been to vets and referred to ophthalmologists for his eyes. They have diagnosed him with primary glaucoma in one eye.

Funny thing is, it all started with a yelp! and blue/grey look to his right eye, with mild redness in the white of his eye, and occasional squinting. This was diagnosed as a corneal ulcer and treated with 1 week antibiotics, and an attempt to use gel tear drops, as well as drops to speed up the recovery of the cornea. Unfortunately, only the antibiotics were successfully administered with the occasional gel tears. Re-check was fine (from what they could see from a distance, as he's a tricky patient). A few days later, another yelp and the same scenario again, although not a corneal ulcer this time - suspected conjunctivitis. Started antibiotics again, but unsuccessful this time as completely refused them a few days in, causing him a lot of stress. Eye visibly looked better. A few days later (2 weeks to-the-day after initial incident), eye looked off again. Grey/blue with redness and enlarged pupil, but minimal squinting. Got checked up again with sedation and they found high pressure in his eye - BUT HIS LEFT EYE!

A trip to the ophthalmologist the next morning and they said his right eye seems fine except for mild scarring from the corneal ulcer. And it is his LEFT eye to be concerned about. Which visibly looked absolutely fine! So after enquiring about his RIGHT eye, with have ended up with 2 eyes drops to decrease the pressure in his LEFT eye and promote fluid drainage from his eye (at night).

He has since occasionally had an increase in the blue/grey colour to his RIGHT eye with mild redness and increased pupil size. But his two examinations show his right eye to be fine and not of concern. So this is why I am here, learning about dog eyes. Because I can't help but be concerned and need answers to: what is going on with that eye, what changes would be emergency situations to prevent blindness, and what to look out for to report to the ophthalmologists in his next pressure check up.

[susanbrouk]

Personally, I have started using Lanomax (a cataract dissolving eye drop for pets) for my senior dog and i have noticed improvements. She is bumping into furniture less frequently. Slowly, but surely there has been progress in her vision.

[awandezwane]

Thanks so so much Dr Pete! This video is so helpful! I suspect my dog has a corneal ulcer. We're actually about to head to the vet, but having a sense of what the issue might be has relieved me a bit cause it's been so upsetting seeing my dog paw at his eye.

[mmmitchell]

I’m appreciative of the information, it’s more helpful to see way more of the canine eyes from various breeds than the human eyes compromising most of the video.

[glorial]

Thank you for describing my dog's condition. I need to take care to an eye specialist.

[dianewilliamsbarbour]

What about pigmentary keratitis (whites of eyes turned brown) in dogs. Thanks for any information

[drso]

Thanks alot Dr Pete, excellent conclusions, I am veterinarian in Egypt , I hope you much happiness

[Jen.K]

My pug scratched both her eyes 3 weeks apart, both developed ulcers and in spite of getting her to the vet right away and applying all the treatments, both ulcers ruptured, one worse than the other one. She had one of her eyes removed today. I can't believe so much damage happened from tiny scratches. I thought that corneal ulcers were not terribly serious, especially with treatment.

[vanshikamukheja]

Augen Care Drops are gentle yet effective. They’ve improved my overall eye wellness.

[xandruhhh]

my puppy got nipped at by a german shepherd today and her eye popped out like that they did surgery but says there’s only a 50/50 chance of her being able to see.. broke my heart and was traumatizing for both the puppy and i.. i pick her up tomorrow morning :(

[justmyedits]

Thank you so much ! I finally found out my dog has pink eyes and he still has it now because he kept shoving his face into my mom's Aloe Vera pot despite the huge garden with all various plants. Seems to me that he just likes to feel irritate cause' I tried blocking the pot from his access several times but he still went for them

[suegirl]

thank you very much. I came across you video this morning, I was looking for answers about my dogs eye problems with roll eye, the advice you gave was very helpful. will be going to Vet on this morning.

[Valhalla]

I have a jack Russell 9 years old long legged he has PRA and cateracts in both eyes, the Vet said its likely his parents had it also? So yhere is no treatment for PRA?

[christieedwards]

My 15 yr old dog I inherited from my parents has had cateracts for some years (as well as a heart condition and collapsed trichia in his throat) For the past few months when the sun gets in his eyes he has convulsions. What is that and is there a treatment?

[xvii]

Noticed my dogs getting cloudy eyes now she's older any things to use to keep eyes healthier? Slow it down maybe? Nothing wrong with her just old age lol looking for ways to keep her going very health dog just curious if anything can be done or if it's just an inevitable age thing lol thanks 😊

[Fureverloved]

Hello, my pup is 5 months old and I have notice a kinda red eye since I got her at just 2 months and vet say it’s a 3rd eye layer showing and it’s normal, she didn’t tell me to do anything but I’m very worried, She doesn’t have any other symptoms, no infections, no itching nothing, no cherry eye, what is your recommendation Dr. ?