My old dog's eye growth is open. How to clean it to prevent infection?

With the eyes squinting I worry that they are painful. I would encourage you to have him evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. In the meantime using a warm water compress to clean the crusts from around the eyes may be helpful and provide some comfort. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

Jack is probably suffering from an eye infection, he probably caught it from another dog outside, you will need to take him to the vet to get the eyes checked, the vet will then prescribe an antibiotic eye drops, this should resolve the problem within a few days.

Ouch! I would have the growth checked out by your vet to figure out what it is and get it treated. Until you can get to the vet, you can place an Elizabethan (cone) collar on Max to keep him from pawing at it and making it more irritated. You can also use a clean washcloth to gently remove any debris if there is buildup. If the area becomes rapidly worse, or is very bothersome to Max, having it seen sooner is best.

I am sorry to hear about Jack! It certainly looks like something that could be caused by scratching. I would recommend monitoring it closely and applying cold compresses to the area. If he still seems to want to scratch at the eye or bother it then he may need an e-collar to prevent further trauma to the eye. If it is not improving or is worsening a visit to the vet is recommended to examine the area. Unfortunately being so close to the eye we do not recommend applying any over the counter topical medication as it could get into the eye. The vet can pesrscribe special medication safe to use around the eye if needed.

I am so sorry to hear that Kaimana is experiencing these problems with her eye. Start by placing an e-collar or cone on Kaimana to prevent scratching or rubbing. If the eye is injured, inflamed or infected it is likely painful, this will prompt Her to scratch or rub her eye. However, this could inflict further damage, infection or even an ulceration. An rlceration is a tear in the top layer of the eye and is a serious condition. Because eye concerns with dogs, such as infections, corneal ulcerations, cataracts and glaucoma, can progress rapidly I would have her examined by your veterinarian to diagnose the issue immediately. The precise medication can then be dispensed by your veterinarian. Your vet will use a special tear stain drop to visualise the eye and the top layer to make are there are no ulcerations, and check for other conditions before prescribing medications. Please do not attempt to treat an eye infection at home with any over the counter medications, drops or ointments. This can lead to permanent damage and unnecessary pain or discomfort. I hope this answer was helpful and that Kaimana feels better soon. Warmest regards to you both!

Poor Boomer! It sounds like he may have an eye infection. You can flush his eyes with a sterile saline solution, but he ultimately has to see a vet for treatment. Leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Please take him into the vet first thing Monday to have his eyes examined and treated. Best of luck!

The best thing you can do for Itchy Cotrich until you can take him to the vet is to put an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent him from scratching the mass and eye, as this could make matters much worse. If you do not have an e-collar at home, this link provides some tips for making one at home: http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html The vet will be able to discuss if surgical removal is necessary and if any medications are needed. I hope that all goes well.