Help! My Dog Has a Swollen Eye

Swollen eyes in dogs, also known as blepharitis, refers to a medical condition in which your pup’s eye or eyes might look puffy, irritated, or infected. Dog’s eyes would swell due to a number of reasons some of which are caused by the environment like an external injury or an internal infection. All eye infections should be treated as an emergency since there are many causes of the swelling, some of which could lead to vision loss. In order to make sure that you always do it right and don’t risk further endangering their eyes, we have compiled a list of the signs to look out for and the necessary steps to take. 

Symptoms Of Swollen Eyes In Dogs

Swelling in dogs can be manifest through various physical manifestations some of which are obvious to the physical eye. The first and most obvious sign is puffy eyes which are at times red in color. The dog may also be having irritation hence you will observe repetitive blinking or it may try to scratch the itching away or try to ease the pain away. A scratched cornea could also indicate an underlying infection. 

Causes of Swollen Eyes in Dogs

There are a variety of reasons that can cause your dog’s eyes to swell. Depending on the cause, the swelling can occur in one or both eyes as well as suddenly or slowly over time. The most common reason for swollen eyes is an allergic reaction which may be caused by allergies due to chemicals, medication or other allergic reactions. Tumors are the second most common causes of swollen eyes which may be caused by infections on the mouth, skull or the eye itself. Moreover, various types of bacterial infections involving the eye and surrounding tissues can cause inflammation and swelling. 

Treatment of Swollen Eyes in Dogs

Treating eye swell remains a very sensitive procedure due to the sensitivity of the organ and the various precautions to be observed. We recommend consulting with your vet officer to ascertain the cause of the swollen eye in order to prevent further damaging the eye through wrong treatment or first aid. The officer should run a diagnosis and recommend a suitable treatment in order to guarantee safety and accuracy. 

Conclusion

Eyes are sensitive and any signs of an infected or unwell eye should be treated with caution. The tips we have provided above will help you to better navigate the situation in the future. 

References: Sprucepets, Dogtime, VeterinaryEmergency