Why a dog may have watery eyes, causes and treatment

There are situations when a dog’s eyes suddenly begin to water. Such moisture can become a breeding ground for various bacteria and fungi that adversely affect the health of a pet. If the dog is not sick at first glance, and the tears do not flow very much, the owner himself can find out the reason for this and eliminate it. So why do dogs have watery eyes?

Causes of tearing

The dog has watery eyes for the following reasons:

• Features of the anatomical structure.
• Injury.
• Due to the dust.
• Spraying around the aerosol dog.
• The presence in the dog’s diet of a large amount of sweets.
• Melting spring snow.
• If a foreign body gets into the eye.
• In case of blockage of the lacrimal duct.
• The spell of the century.
• Inflammation of the lacrimal sac.
• Allergy to something.
• Infections.

Let us consider in more detail the most common reasons why the eyes may watery.

Anatomical feature

There are breeds of dogs whose anatomical structure of the eyes provokes increased lacrimation.

These include:

• Poodles
• Spitz.
• Toy Terriers.
• Yorkshire terriers.
• Schnauzers.
• Shih-tsu.

In pursuit of beauty, breeders very often forget that irregular eye shape may cause eye disease. The flat muzzles of brachycephals, very small lapdogs, and the round skull of the Spitz and Toy all lead to the fact that they have tear ducts do not fully developbesides, they are narrow and curved.

The Pekingese, French Bulldog, Chin, Chihuahua have their eyes open very wide, and this does not protect them well from dust. Mastiffs have drooping eyelids with loose folds, in which litter often accumulates mixed with moisture.

This anatomical feature cannot be corrected in any way. In some cases, surgical intervention is possible, with the help of which the lacrimal ducts are cleaned and expanded, and the shape of the eyelids is corrected.

Such special breeds need careful care. You should carefully monitor the condition of their eyes, regularly removing accumulated moisture during the day with a gauze swab dipped in a medicinal solution.

Cosmetic defects

Inversion or eversion of the eyelids are congenital pathologiesresulting in severe tearing.

When the eyelid is twisted, its edge is bent inward, as a result of which the eyelashes begin to prick and rub the eye cornea.

With eversion, the eyelid turns outward, the edge of the conjunctiva, which is not adjacent to the eye, is very clearly visible, in most cases inflamed and reddened. Both of these defects gradually lead to a decrease in vision or complete blindness. Treated only by surgery.

Allergy

Dogs’ eyes can become watery from allergies to various products or foods. It could be a treat that doesn’t fit, flea shampoo, a new bed.

An allergy can also be to ordinary chicken meat if there is too much of it in the dog’s diet.

It is necessary to exclude these products from the dog’s diet and stop using various means, put your pet on a strict diet and consult a veterinarian.

Инфекции

With an infectious disease, the following eye discharge occurs:

• Thick and white.
• Green, blinding eyes during nocturnal sleep. This is a very serious symptom. If on the fifth day pus begins to flow from the eyes, and then the discharge comes from the nose, the likelihood of plague is high. You should contact your veterinarian immediately.
• Brown highlights.

In any case, whatever the eye discharge, need to start treatment, because any infection poses a danger to the dog’s body. In addition, the infection may be asymptomatic. Before visiting the doctor, you can bury the dog’s eyes with drops from conjunctivitis and give it antibacterial drugs.

Injury or irritation

The dog’s eyes may water from dust, acrid smokewhen a foreign object enters it. Also, a pet can stumble on a branch of a bush or get damaged in a fight with a cat. In this case, the most important thing is to reduce the pain, try to remove the foreign object from the eye and then contact the veterinarian.

If the owner does not immediately pay attention to the damage, gthe eye gradually begins to inflame, the cornea becomes cloudy, profuse lacrimation begins, the dog cannot open the eyelids, pus appears. Failure to contact the veterinarian in time can lead to loss of vision in the injured eye.

Thus, if a dog starts to shed a tear for any reason, you should go to the doctor immediately. If this does not work quickly, you can provide first aid. Traditional medicine such as washing the eyeball with tea is not recommended. In this case, it is better to buy special drops at the pharmacy, which not only relieve swelling, eliminate itching and irritation, but also act prophylactically.