Dog Eye Infection Symptoms - Discharges, Failing vision, Blue-grey Cloudiness

Dogs have the ability to communicate with humans with their eyes so well that any changes due to injury, infection or diseases are usually easily noticeable by their owners.

The most common eye problems symptoms are discharges, inflammation of the eyes, failing vision, squinting and blue grey cloudiness (keratitis).

A dog may paw at its eyes because of irritation and this can cause accidental damages to the cornea, especially in breeds with protruding eyes, such as the Pekingese. In the more serious cases, your dog might even go blind.

A slight or clear discharge from the eyes is normal, but seek veterinary advice promptly if the discharge is profuse or contain pus. If you suspect that the discharge is associated with a wound to the surface of the eye, maybe after a fight with cat, you should seek veterinary help as soon as possible.

If you notice that your dog cornea is cloudy and blue grey in color, its cornea may be damaged through injury or diseases. A similar color change also occurs when a cataract forms, which can lead to blindness, or if the lens drops out of position (luxation). Take note that aging also produces a gradual clouding of the lens (sclerosis), usually in dogs over ten years old.

Most dog eye disorder problems need immediate veterinary treatments. If you discover that there are abnormal signs and symptoms in your dog eyes, bring it to the vet immediately. Eyes is one of the most important senses of your dog, it’s better safe than to be sorry.

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