How to treat conjunctivitis in dogs?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

How to treat conjunctivitis in dogs?

Treatment methods for dog conjunctivitis:

1. The treatment principle is to remove the cause first, then reduce inflammation and pain, and prevent infection.

2. If it is bacterial, you can clean the eyes with normal saline, and then use penicillin, neomycin, etc. to fight the infection.

3. For viral infections, you can use antiviral eye drops after cleaning your eyes. Pay attention to applying the medicine on time and keep the affected area clean.

Causes of conjunctivitis in dogs:

1. Foreign matter enters the eyes, caused by irritation.

2. The dog accidentally hit its eye and was injured.

3. Parasitic infection, allergic irritation, etc. Secondary canine conjunctivitis is caused by infection and lesions in the organs around the eyes. This situation is generally caused by infection with respiratory system diseases, such as canine distemper, mycoplasma, chlamydia, etc., and requires treatment at an animal hospital.