How to treat dog keratitis

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

How to treat dog keratitis

Solutions for dogs with keratitis:

1. Use eye secretions to do a drug sensitivity test to determine which antibiotic the bacteria infecting the eyes are sensitive to, and then choose the appropriate antibiotic Treatment with antibiotics.

2. Use drugs to repair corneal ulcers in dogs to promote the recovery of the cornea.

3. You can also choose to use eye drops containing ofloxacin to disinfect the dog’s eyes.

4. Wear an Elizabeth collar to prevent the dog from scratching its eyes further and aggravating the infection.

Causes of keratitis in dogs:

1. Mechanical stimulation is the main factor causing keratitis, such as sudden trauma and foreign matter entering the eyes, eyelash irritation, eyelid irritation Varus etc.

2. Chemical corrosion such as disinfectants and shower gels can also cause keratitis.

3. Dogs may be infected with bacteria or fungi, which can also cause keratitis of the eyes.

4. Special biological infections caused by chlamydia, mycoplasma, parasites, etc. can also cause keratitis in dogs.