{"id":80801,"date":"2022-04-22T11:54:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-eye-boogers\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:54:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:54:29","slug":"how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-eye-boogers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-eye-boogers\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get rid of my dogs eye boogers?"},"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-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-eye-boogers\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_eye_boogers\" title=\"How do I get rid of my dogs eye boogers?\">How do I get rid of my dogs eye boogers?<\/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-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-eye-boogers\/#Is_eye_boogers_normal_for_dogs\" title=\"Is eye boogers normal for dogs?\">Is eye boogers normal for dogs?<\/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-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-eye-boogers\/#When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dogs_eye_discharge\" title=\"When should I be concerned about my dogs eye discharge?\">When should I be concerned about my dogs eye discharge?<\/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-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-eye-boogers\/#Should_you_remove_your_dogs_eye_boogers\" title=\"Should you remove your dog&#8217;s eye boogers?\">Should you remove your dog&#8217;s eye boogers?<\/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-do-i-get-rid-of-my-dogs-eye-boogers\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_excessive_eye_boogers\" title=\"Why does my dog have excessive eye boogers?\">Why does my dog have excessive eye boogers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_eye_boogers\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my dogs eye boogers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use a Warm Washcloth<\/b> An easy and useful approach is to get a clean cloth, soak it in clean warm water, and hold the cloth over your dog&#8217;s eyes for about thirty seconds. This softens eye boogers, allowing you to gently wipe them away and clean around your dog&#8217;s eyes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_eye_boogers_normal_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is eye boogers normal for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Normal dog eye discharge is usually white to grey and consists of mucus and trapped debris. <b>A small amount of eye discharge in the morning is normal, but abnormal discharge needs to be evaluated. Discharge that&#8217;s excessive or a different color may signify an underlying health issue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dogs_eye_discharge\"><\/span>When should I be concerned about my dogs eye discharge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog has colored green eye discharge, yellow eye discharge or another colored eye discharge, schedule a vet appointment immediately. Other signs of a potential problem include squinting, a red-looking eye, or if your dog is rubbing or pawing at his eye.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_remove_your_dogs_eye_boogers\"><\/span>Should you remove your dog&#8217;s eye boogers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you might think that eye boogers are simply a gross nuisance, the fact is that <b>it&#8217;s important to clean them out regularly so your dog&#8217;s vision isn&#8217;t impacted.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_excessive_eye_boogers\"><\/span>Why does my dog have excessive eye boogers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Do Dogs Get Eye Boogers? A small amount of eye discharge in the morning is normal, says Baldwin. If the discharge accumulates throughout the day or seals over the eyelids when it dries, it is excessive. This could be due to <b>dry eye, infection, or allergies and needs to be evaluated right away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I get rid of my dogs eye boogers?Is eye boogers normal for dogs?When should I be concerned about my dogs eye discharge?Should you remove your dog&#8217;s eye boogers?Why does my dog have excessive eye boogers? How do I get rid of my dogs eye boogers? 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