How to wipe your dog’s eyes?
A healthy dog always has clear eyes. However, slight discharge is completely normal, especially for flat-faced breeds. How to wipe the eyes of a dog and how to do it right?
1. Take an eye cleanser: a special lotion, chlorhexidine, or saline. The saline simply removes the contaminants. But if the eyes are watery, irritated, and also as a prophylaxis of inflammatory processes, it is better to use lotion or chlorhexidine. High-quality lotions and chlorhexidine are completely safe and do not cause pain in the dog.
2. Apply the product to a sterile wipe. It is not recommended to use cotton wool (its fibers will get into the eye) or fabric not intended for this purpose (it may contain germs).
For each eye you need to use a separate clean napkin.
3. Gently fix the dog. It is better to clean with two people, because. Not all pets like hygiene procedures. Behave naturally and do not make sudden movements so as not to scare your pet. After the procedure, praise him and do not forget to treat him with a treat!
4. Wipe the eye in the direction from the outer corner to the inner. If you do the opposite, then the pollution will fall into the bag under the eyelid, and the hygiene procedure will result in an inflammatory reaction.
5. If your eyes are very watery or have a foreign object in them, rinse them. How to wash the eyes of a dog at home? Still lotion or chlorhexidine. Put the product in the eyes and let the dog blink. Don’t worry, she won’t get hurt. Chlorhexidine does not pinch or burn.
If heavy discharge and redness do not disappear within a day, be sure to contact your veterinarian.
