treatment of dog eye infection

Treatment of dogs eye infection 

Causes ofvEye Infection in Dogs 

The most common causes for eye infections come from bacteria that get in and around the eye. Other causes can be viruses, trauma or allergic reactions to various items in the environment. Regardless of the reason your dog has an eye infection, home remedies can be a catch-all solution when they have started to exhibit the symptoms of an eye infection.Natural Remedies Natural remedies are great way to get cost effective relief for your dog. They don’t take much time to prepare and they have ahistory of being effective. These remedies are non-harmful to your dog, provided that they are not allergic to any of the ingredients.Saline SolutionThis solution is so popular it is used all over the world to alleviate different medical problems, and it can do wonders for your pooch too. Gently splash some of this solution onto your dog’s eye before you start to wipe. Mix a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and use a cotton ball to wipe away any discharge or debris you see.Chamomile TeaIs there anything it can’t do? Well, here’s another one to add to the list. Prepare a mug of tea and let it steep for a few minutes. After it has cooled enough to be only warm to the touch, remove the tea bag. You can use the tea bag directly on your dog’s eye to reduce the infection.  You can use this method a few times a dayuntil the infection has died off.

SupplementsVitamin A, C and bioflavinoids can improvethe recovery time from an infection. You can find these supplements at pet food stores. These supplements also have properties that can boost your dog’s immune system and prevent the potential for a further outbreak of an eye infection. As a general rule, choose a supplement that has a low number of ingredient names, and make sure those ingredient names are pronounceable.  This will ensure that your dog is not ingesting anything that might give them an adverse reaction.Super SolutionIn a cup you can add 10 drops of red clover, chamomile, St. John’s wort, eyebright or calendula. Add one cup of distilled or filtered water and 1 tsp of salt. Use this solution to rinse out the dog’s eyewith an eyedropper 2-3 times a day. This will help reduce the irritation and inflammation of the dog eye infection, promoting a better healing process.

A Note on Home Remedies

These home remedies are not guaranteed to work for your pooch. The ingredients themselves are natural and are not likely toproduce any negative effects, but if your dog is allergic to any of these items you may see a reaction. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian before trying any remedies at home.