{"id":169387,"date":"2022-08-02T15:50:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T15:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-08-03T09:09:07","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T09:09:07","slug":"how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How long do corneal ulcers take to heal in dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_long_do_corneal_ulcers_take_to_heal_in_dogs\" title=\"How long do corneal ulcers take to heal in dogs?\">How long do corneal ulcers take to heal in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#Do_corneal_ulcers_in_dogs_go_away\" title=\"Do corneal ulcers in dogs go away?\">Do corneal ulcers in dogs go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#What_does_a_corneal_ulcer_look_like_in_a_dog\" title=\"What does a corneal ulcer look like in a dog?\">What does a corneal ulcer look like in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_treat_a_corneal_ulcer_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you treat a corneal ulcer on a dog?\">How do you treat a corneal ulcer on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_corneal_ulcer_is_healing\" title=\"How do I know if my dogs corneal ulcer is healing?\">How do I know if my dogs corneal ulcer is healing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#Will_my_dogs_corneal_ulcer_heal\" title=\"Will my dogs corneal ulcer heal?\">Will my dogs corneal ulcer heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_an_ulcer_in_a_dogs_eye\" title=\"How do you get rid of an ulcer in a dog&#8217;s eye?\">How do you get rid of an ulcer in a dog&#8217;s eye?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_heal_corneal_ulcer\" title=\"How long does it take to heal corneal ulcer?\">How long does it take to heal corneal ulcer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_corneal_ulcer_take_to_heal_dog\" title=\"How long does corneal ulcer take to heal dog?\">How long does corneal ulcer take to heal dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#Can_a_dogs_eye_ulcer_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Can a dogs eye ulcer heal on its own?\">Can a dogs eye ulcer heal on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_does_a_dog_get_a_corneal_ulcer\" title=\"How does a dog get a corneal ulcer?\">How does a dog get a corneal ulcer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_canine_corneal_ulcer_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take a canine corneal ulcer to heal?\">How long does it take a canine corneal ulcer to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#Can_a_dog_eye_ulcer_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Can a dog eye ulcer heal on its own?\">Can a dog eye ulcer heal on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#Can_corneal_ulcer_be_cured_in_dogs\" title=\"Can corneal ulcer be cured in dogs?\">Can corneal ulcer be cured in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_gets_an_ulcer_in_his_eye\" title=\"What happens when a dog gets an ulcer in his eye?\">What happens when a dog gets an ulcer in his eye?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_do_I_know_if_dog_eye_ulcer_is_healing\" title=\"How do I know if dog eye ulcer is healing?\">How do I know if dog eye ulcer is healing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_a_corneal_ulcer_take_to_heal_dog\" title=\"How long does a corneal ulcer take to heal dog?\">How long does a corneal ulcer take to heal dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_fast_do_corneal_ulcers_heal\" title=\"How fast do corneal ulcers heal?\">How fast do corneal ulcers heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_eye_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for a dogs eye to heal?\">How long does it take for a dogs eye to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_eye_ulcer_is_healing\" title=\"How do I know if my dogs eye ulcer is healing?\">How do I know if my dogs eye ulcer is healing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#Can_a_dogs_cornea_repair_itself\" title=\"Can a dogs cornea repair itself?\">Can a dogs cornea repair itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_eye_ulcer_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs eye ulcer at home?\">How can I treat my dogs eye ulcer at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_an_eye_ulcer\" title=\"What can I give my dog for an eye ulcer?\">What can I give my dog for an eye ulcer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_corneal_ulcer_to_heal_in_a_dog\" title=\"How long does it take for a corneal ulcer to heal in a dog?\">How long does it take for a corneal ulcer to heal in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-corneal-ulcers-take-to-heal-in-dogs\/#Can_a_corneal_ulcer_take_months_to_heal\" title=\"Can a corneal ulcer take months to heal?\">Can a corneal ulcer take months to heal?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_corneal_ulcers_take_to_heal_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long do corneal ulcers take to heal in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Healing: Follow-up Care is Crucial Simple superficial corneal ulcers should heal within <b>1-2 weeks or less, however in some cases the ulcer may be slower to heal.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-corneal-ulcer-heal-on-its-own\/\">Can a dogs corneal ulcer heal on its own?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_corneal_ulcers_in_dogs_go_away\"><\/span>Do corneal ulcers in dogs go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most corneal ulcers will heal rapidly within a few days, as the epithelium regenerates from the edges of the ulcer and spreads across the defect. However, in some dogs this healing process does not occur and they go on to develop a SCCED.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_corneal_ulcer_look_like_in_a_dog\"><\/span>What does a corneal ulcer look like in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common symptoms of a corneal ulcer are <b>squinting, redness, and ocular discharge. Ulcers are typically painful, and the animal will squint, blink excessively, or even hold its eye completely closed. The normally white part of the eye (sclera) often becomes very red and may even be swollen.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191953\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-does-a-corneal-ulcer-look-like-in-a-dog.jpg\" alt=\"What does a corneal ulcer look like in a dog?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-does-a-corneal-ulcer-look-like-in-a-dog.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-does-a-corneal-ulcer-look-like-in-a-dog-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-does-a-corneal-ulcer-look-like-in-a-dog-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-does-a-corneal-ulcer-look-like-in-a-dog-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_corneal_ulcer_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you treat a corneal ulcer on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The usual treatment for a dog with a corneal ulcer includes <b>topical antibiotics and pain relievers (eye drops) multiple times a day. Sometimes oral and even injectable medications are also prescribed or administered. Dogs with corneal ulcers that are properly treated almost always maintain their vision.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_corneal_ulcer_is_healing\"><\/span>How do I know if my dogs corneal ulcer is healing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most corneal ulcers will not be visible to the naked eye. Your veterinarian can perform additional fluorescein stain tests and measure the size of the ulcer to track the healing process for you. <b>If visible symptoms like redness, swelling, and tearing begin to subside, the corneal ulcer is likely getting better.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dogs_corneal_ulcer_heal\"><\/span>Will my dogs corneal ulcer heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most corneal ulcers will heal rapidly within a few days, as the epithelium regenerates from the edges of the ulcer and spreads across the defect. However, in some dogs this healing process does not occur and they go on to develop a SCCED. This type of corneal ulcer is shallow and non-infected but fails to heal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_an_ulcer_in_a_dogs_eye\"><\/span>How do you get rid of an ulcer in a dog&#8217;s eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A therapy common for simple eye ulcers including <b>broad-spectrum, topical antibiotics, and often topical pain medication. Sometimes systemic pain medication is added depending on the comfort level of the dog. Contact lenses are sometimes used to protect the outer layer of the eye while uncomplicated ulcers are healing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_heal_corneal_ulcer\"><\/span>How long does it take to heal corneal ulcer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most corneal ulcers heal in <b>two or three weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What Is A Corneal Ulcer? | Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NLO0LtzM-oQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_corneal_ulcer_take_to_heal_dog\"><\/span>How long does corneal ulcer take to heal dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Healing: Follow-up Care is Crucial Simple superficial corneal ulcers should heal within <b>1-2 weeks or less, however in some cases the ulcer may be slower to heal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dogs_eye_ulcer_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can a dogs eye ulcer heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A therapy common for simple eye ulcers including <b>broad-spectrum, topical antibiotics, and often topical pain medication. Sometimes systemic pain medication is added depending on the comfort level of the dog. Contact lenses are sometimes used to protect the outer layer of the eye while uncomplicated ulcers are healing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_dog_get_a_corneal_ulcer\"><\/span>How does a dog get a corneal ulcer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can a dog&#8217;s eye ulcer heal on its own? <b>Superficial dog eye ulcers may heal on their own, but topical antibiotics are often recommended to reduce the risk of infection and further damage to the eye. More severe ulcers will not go away on their own and will require veterinary treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_canine_corneal_ulcer_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take a canine corneal ulcer to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The most common cause is trauma. The most common cause is trauma. An ulcer may result from blunt trauma, such as a dog rubbing its eye on the carpet, or due to a laceration, such as a cat scratch or contact with a sharp object. Another common cause is chemical burn of the cornea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_eye_ulcer_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can a dog eye ulcer heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can a dog&#8217;s eye ulcer heal on its own? <b>Superficial dog eye ulcers may heal on their own, but topical antibiotics are often recommended to reduce the risk of infection and further damage to the eye. More severe ulcers will not go away on their own and will require veterinary treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dog Corneal Ulcer Not Healing!  Dr. Dan explains why and how to fix.\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LRwt8rwkACA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_corneal_ulcer_be_cured_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can corneal ulcer be cured in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A therapy common for simple eye ulcers including <b>broad-spectrum, topical antibiotics, and often topical pain medication. Sometimes systemic pain medication is added depending on the comfort level of the dog. Contact lenses are sometimes used to protect the outer layer of the eye while uncomplicated ulcers are healing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_gets_an_ulcer_in_his_eye\"><\/span>What happens when a dog gets an ulcer in his eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes. Veterinarians often prescribe broad-spectrum topical antibiotics for simple corneal abrasions or superficial ulcers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_dog_eye_ulcer_is_healing\"><\/span>How do I know if dog eye ulcer is healing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the eye heals, <b>the area around the ulcer may become redder and small blood vessels start to grow across the eye surface to help the healing process. When the ulcer has healed there may be a small indentation or scar left on the eye surface, but in the majority of cases this is unlikely to affect your dog&#8217;s eyesight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_corneal_ulcer_take_to_heal_dog\"><\/span>How long does a corneal ulcer take to heal dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Healing: Follow-up Care is Crucial Simple superficial corneal ulcers should heal within <b>1-2 weeks or less, however in some cases the ulcer may be slower to heal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_do_corneal_ulcers_heal\"><\/span>How fast do corneal ulcers heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most corneal ulcers heal in <b>two or three weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191955\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-fast-do-corneal-ulcers-heal.jpg\" alt=\"How fast do corneal ulcers heal?\" width=\"250\" height=\"166\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_eye_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dogs eye to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long does a dog eye injury take to heal? Depending on the type of injury this could be <b>a few days to weeks. A simple corneal ulcer should heal within 7 days and an eyelid injury that has been surgically repaired should heal within 7-10 days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_eye_ulcer_is_healing\"><\/span>How do I know if my dogs eye ulcer is healing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most corneal ulcers will not be visible to the naked eye. Your veterinarian can perform additional fluorescein stain tests and measure the size of the ulcer to track the healing process for you. <b>If visible symptoms like redness, swelling, and tearing begin to subside, the corneal ulcer is likely getting better<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dogs_cornea_repair_itself\"><\/span>Can a dogs cornea repair itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A therapy common for simple eye ulcers including <b>broad-spectrum, topical antibiotics, and often topical pain medication. Sometimes systemic pain medication is added depending on the comfort level of the dog. Contact lenses are sometimes used to protect the outer layer of the eye while uncomplicated ulcers are healing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_eye_ulcer_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs eye ulcer at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Eye drops<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Antibiotic eye drops or ointments may be given to prevent infections developing while the ulcer heals.<\/li>\n<li>Lubricating drops (similar to false tears) may be used to sooth the front of the eye and keep it moist while it heals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_an_eye_ulcer\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for an eye ulcer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can a dog&#8217;s eye ulcer heal on its own? <b>Superficial dog eye ulcers may heal on their own, but topical antibiotics are often recommended to reduce the risk of infection and further damage to the eye. More severe ulcers will not go away on their own and will require veterinary treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"3 Vet Tips for Scratched dog eye!! (Corneal Ulcer)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zh_XIFdBJsI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_corneal_ulcer_to_heal_in_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for a corneal ulcer to heal in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Atropine is the most commonly used medication to reduce your dog&#8217;s pain and discomfort due to a corneal ulcer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_corneal_ulcer_take_months_to_heal\"><\/span>Can a corneal ulcer take months to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are certain superficial ulcers that do not heal within a week of therapy. These are called indolent ulcers. Other names for this type of ulcer include refractory ulcers or spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects (SCCEDs). 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