[Dozer]

My Boxer started to have "goopy" eyes in the morning it has gotten worse in last few days. I similar to Pink eye...can dogs get pink eye???? Im asking on here first because i know if i call the vet they will automatically tell me to bring him in and i just dont have the funds right now Is it safe to but saline solution into dogs eyes???

 

[Criosphynx]

There are over the counter drops that you can use to flush out his eyes...

If the goop is yellow or green its infected and needs a vet.



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[PhilK]

Conjunctivitis is pretty common. If they are goopy and crusty and stuff there's a good chance he has conjunctivitis. Got a photo?

 

[pawzaddict]

My dogs eyes get goopy when their allergies act up. Simple discharge and they rub them alot. Eyes get red in the corners too. Benedryl helps if this is the problem

 

[BoxLove]

If Billy has too much cheese or yogurt he gets goopy eyes.

 

[Dozer]

Pic of Dozer's eye

This was when he woke up one morning...and i know it looks terrible so i called the vet and one of the vet techs told me to try saline for a few days and see how it works...so far its working well there is still some goo but its turning clear and not at much!!! YAY!

Thanks for all your help!!! :rockon:

 

[pawzaddict]

Aw poor baby I can't stand that much goo LOL grosses me out. Glad saline is working.

 

[johndecker]

poor dog.. but i guess the way the goopy looks its not normal.... i would strongly suggest you go to a vet for your pet.....

 

[Dozer]

Update!

I would like to thank everyone who commented on my topic! Dozer's eyes are all cleared up and i didnt have to fork out money at the vet...Saline worked wonders!!!!

 

[johndecker]

well saline is an aseptic solution in the first place.. well its good to hear that....

 

[gershepsmyfav]

I find that if you use filtered water without chlorine to rinse the eyes out, helps with some minor irritations. And it helps speed healing if you use meds or rinses, such as saline solution.

 

[Mikey]

Wonderful!!!

I have a rabbit who has one gunky eye (been the vets, its not an infection) he has a cataract in that eye (his only eye) and we do rinses with saline every day-it's a wonderful thing to have!