The eyes are the windows to the soul, and the same applies to dogs. If there is a problem with the dog’s eyes, the dog owner will definitely get very angry. So what is the reason for the white eyes of dogs? How did it happen? The editor will tell you in detail below!
1. Foreign body irritation
If dust, hair, pollen and other foreign matter accidentally enter the dog's eyes, the foreign matter irritating the eyes will cause the dog to have red eyes, increased eye secretions, etc. At this time, the owner can use his thumb to lift the dog's upper and lower eyelids to check whether there is any foreign matter inside. If there is any, it is recommended to rinse the dog’s eyes with eyewash or saline to remove foreign matter.
2. Trauma
If a dog accidentally hits its eye or touches a sharp object while playing, it will cause the dog's eyes to become red due to external impact. In severe cases, it may also cause corneal ulcers, leading to corneal perforation. Since trauma often causes eye pain and itching, in order to prevent your dog from scratching its eyes, you can wear an Elizabethan collar on your dog and use pet-specific eye drops to reduce inflammation.
3. Getting angry
If your dog has symptoms such as excessive eye mucus, dry and hard feces, and dark-colored urine in addition to red whites of its eyes, it is likely to be suffering from internal heat. At this time, the owner needs to give the dog more water to speed up its metabolism, and can also feed the dog some boiled vegetables, such as Chinese cabbage, broccoli, etc. At the same time, it should be noted that dogs cannot be fed human food, especially food with high salt, fat and other contents. It is recommended to feed low-salt pet food, usually dog food.
4. Conjunctivitis
The main symptoms of conjunctivitis in dogs are that the eyeballs or conjunctiva are relatively flushed, accompanied by some tears, or the production of some yellow-green secretions. Because there are many causes of conjunctivitis, such as common bacterial infections or viral infections, as well as intraocular parasitic infections, etc. Therefore, in this case, it is recommended that the owner wear a collar on the dog first, and then send it to the pet hospital for a comprehensive eye examination in time, and then provide treatment based on the examination results.