{"id":4588,"date":"2022-08-29T03:15:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T03:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/"},"modified":"2022-08-30T06:12:18","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T06:12:18","slug":"why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dogs eye droopy and red?"},"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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#Why_is_my_dogs_eye_droopy_and_red\" title=\"Why is my dogs eye droopy and red?\">Why is my dogs eye droopy and red?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dogs_eyes_are_red_and_droopy\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog\u2019s eyes are red and droopy?\">What does it mean when your dog\u2019s eyes are red and droopy?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#How_do_I_fix_my_dogs_droopy_eyes\" title=\"How do I fix my dogs droopy eyes?\">How do I fix my dogs droopy eyes?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#Why_does_my_dog_suddenly_have_a_lazy_eye\" title=\"Why does my dog suddenly have a lazy eye?\">Why does my dog suddenly have a lazy eye?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_eye_infection_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs eye infection at home?\">How can I treat my dogs eye infection at home?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#How_do_I_treat_my_dogs_red_eye\" title=\"How do I treat my dogs red eye?\">How do I treat my dogs red eye?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#What_does_dog_eye_infection_look_like\" title=\"What does dog eye infection look like?\">What does dog eye infection look like?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#What_breed_of_dog_has_droopy_eyes\" title=\"What breed of dog has droopy eyes?\">What breed of dog has droopy eyes?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_dog_had_a_stroke\" title=\"How can I tell if my dog had a stroke?\">How can I tell if my dog had a stroke?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#Can_dogs_use_human_eye_drops\" title=\"Can dogs use human eye drops?\">Can dogs use human eye drops?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#What_would_cause_my_dogs_eye_to_bulge\" title=\"What would cause my dog\u2019s eye to bulge?\">What would cause my dog\u2019s eye to bulge?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#Will_strabismus_correct_itself\" title=\"Will strabismus correct itself?\">Will strabismus correct itself?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#What_causes_third_eyelid_problems_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes third eyelid problems in dogs?\">What causes third eyelid problems in dogs?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_eye_infection_without_going_to_the_vet\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs eye infection without going to the vet?\">How can I treat my dogs eye infection without going to the vet?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#What_is_a_good_eye_wash_for_dogs\" title=\"What is a good eye wash for dogs?\">What is a good eye wash for dogs?<\/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\/why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red\/#What_antibiotic_is_used_for_dog_eye_infection\" title=\"What antibiotic is used for dog eye infection?\">What antibiotic is used for dog eye infection?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_eye_droopy_and_red\"><\/span>Why is my dogs eye droopy and red?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">\u201cDroopy eye\u201d is a condition in which the nerves to a dog\u2019s eye have been inflamed or damaged, and may be a sign of what is called \u2018Horner\u2019s syndrome\u2019. First, the dog\u2019s upper eyelid may appear to droop or not fully open.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also : <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/where-does-the-term-puppy-dog-eyes-come-from\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where does the term puppy dog eyes come from?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-s-eyes-are\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dogs_eyes_are_red_and_droopy\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog\u2019s eyes are red and droopy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While many modern dogs have been selectively bred to feature the droopy eyed appearance that ectropion brings, other dogs develop the condition as a result of various health issues such as nerve damage, infection, injury or severe chronic inflammation of the eye.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/brBqYkTsdxU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-fix-my-dogs-droopy-eyes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_fix_my_dogs_droopy_eyes\"><\/span>How do I fix my dogs droopy eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment for the primary condition of lower eyelid droop will involve eye drops to lubricate the eye and ointment to prevent the drying out of the cornea and conjunctivae. For very severe cases, surgical correction may be required in order to provide proper support for the lower eyelid and decrease the droop.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-suddenly-have-a-lazy-eye\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_suddenly_have_a_lazy_eye\"><\/span>Why does my dog suddenly have a lazy eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few possible causes for your dog to develop strabismus. They are inherited\/congenital cause, result of injury, or problems with his vestibular system (inner ear). Certain breeds are prone to developing strabismus. These breeds inherit the weak muscles that cause the traveling eye and may have them at birth.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cvUmGQR1KzA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-eye-infection-at\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_eye_infection_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs eye infection at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment for eye problems sometimes requires eyedrops or ointments, both easier to administer with a few quick tips:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Have the eyedrops or ointment close at hand, then clean away any discharge around your dog\u2019s eyes with warm water and a cotton ball.<\/li>\n<li>For eyedrops, tilt your dog\u2019s head back a little.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-red-eye\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_treat_my_dogs_red_eye\"><\/span>How do I treat my dogs red eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment of Red Eye in Dogs<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Topical Medications. Topical medications are available in ointments or drops and may need to be applied up to three times daily for a week or two until signs resolve.<\/li>\n<li>Oral Medications. In case of infection or trauma to the eye, oral antibiotics may be prescribed.<\/li>\n<li>Surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-dog-eye-infection-look-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_dog_eye_infection_look_like\"><\/span>What does dog eye infection look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog\u2019s eyes are weeping, watering more than usual, or you notice yellow, green or white coloured discharge, they may have an eye infection. Other signs of eye infections in dogs include pawing at their eye, blinking more than usual, swelling, redness and squinting.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/iStock-1267662710-min-960x540.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Eye Infections: Causes, Treatments &amp; Symptoms\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-breed-of-dog-has-droopy-eyes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_dog_has_droopy_eyes\"><\/span>What breed of dog has droopy eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Certain dog breeds such as Bloodhounds, Bullmastiffs, Great Danes and St. Bernards are known for having adorably droopy eyes. If you\u2019re an owner of one of these breeds, make sure you can tell the difference between harmless droopiness and droopiness that could cause a health problem.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O5Ges-Fqp-s\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-tell-if-my-dog-had-a-stroke\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_dog_had_a_stroke\"><\/span>How can I tell if my dog had a stroke?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common signs that your dog might be having a stroke include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Loss of balance.<\/li>\n<li>Head tilt.<\/li>\n<li>Pacing, circling, or turning the wrong way when called.<\/li>\n<li>Abnormal eye movements or facial expressions.<\/li>\n<li>Impaired vision.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of control over bladder and bowels.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Collapse, loss of consciousness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-use-human-eye-drops\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_use_human_eye_drops\"><\/span>Can dogs use human eye drops?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Also, medication for humans, including eye drops, are generally not the same for dogs. You should never treat your dog with human medication without consulting a pet care specialist first. Using the wrong eye drops could cause significant pain, damage, and blindness.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-would-cause-my-dog-s-eye-to-bulge\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_cause_my_dogs_eye_to_bulge\"><\/span>What would cause my dog\u2019s eye to bulge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Severe prolapse (slipping out of place) and\/or bulging of the eye can be caused by trauma. It is common in dogs. The chances of a good outcome depend on the severity of the injury, the breed of dog, depth of the eye socket, the condition of the eye and how long it was displaced, and other damage near the eye.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-strabismus-correct-itself\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_strabismus_correct_itself\"><\/span>Will strabismus correct itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, strabismus is very noticeable. Other times, it might only be noticed when a child is tired or looking at something very closely. Strabismus usually can be fixed when found and treated early. If it\u2019s not treated, the brain eventually will ignore the visual images of the weaker eye.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5wzk4BS5qso\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v5Xcp_YXUUg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-third-eyelid-problems-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_third_eyelid_problems_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes third eyelid problems in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Middle or inner ear disease (otitis media or otitis interna) can also cause Horner\u2019s syndrome. Other causes for an elevated or protruding third eyelid gland include: tetanus, facial nerve paralysis, facial muscle atrophy, and dehydration.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-eye-infection-without\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_eye_infection_without_going_to_the_vet\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs eye infection without going to the vet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treating Dog Eye Infections at Home<\/p>\n<p>Home remedies such as non-medicated sterile saline rinses can flush the eye but are only a short-term solution if your dog already has an infection. Saline rinses are a good idea if you\u2019re seeing just a little clear discharge and a little redness.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-good-eye-wash-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_eye_wash_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is a good eye wash for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GENTLE AND EASY-TO-USE \u2014 Burt\u2019s Bees Eye Wash gently flushes out debris by mimicking our dog\u2019s own tears. MADE WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS \u2014 Dog eye drops are made with natural ingredients include Saline, which safely and gently cleans your dog\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-antibiotic-is-used-for-dog-eye-infection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_antibiotic_is_used_for_dog_eye_infection\"><\/span>What antibiotic is used for dog eye infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Topical gentamicin, tobramycin, chloramphenicol, oxytetracycline, ciprofloxacin or triple-antibiotic ophthalmic ointments and solutions are commonly prescribed. Some dogs will receive medications containing anti-inflammatory agents such as ophthalmic prednisolone or dexamethasone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dogs eye droopy and red?What does it mean when your dog\u2019s eyes are red and droopy?How do I fix my dogs droopy eyes?Why does my dog suddenly have a lazy eye?How can I treat my dogs eye infection at home?How do I treat my dogs red eye?What does dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193877,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-is-my-dogs-eye-droopy-and-red.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4588"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4588"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4588\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193879,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4588\/revisions\/193879"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193877"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4588"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4588"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}