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Swollen unopened puppy eye?
I am caring for an orphaned puppy. He went to the vet at 5 days, and he's 8 days today. Last night he had bad diarrhea, and this morning a bloody stool. He's been very listless today, and it worried me, so I took him to the vet. Until today he had been thriving. The vet did a parvo test and gave him a shot of antibiotics, and he's perked up a little... he's eating better now, but I pointed out that one of his eyes was VERY swollen, and the eyes are not opened yet. He didn't give me any information on it.. he sort of just blew it off. It is really bothering me, because I'm wondering if that's where his infection is... if the infection is in his eye, shouldn't they open it or something and clean it? I'm not sure, and I can't find any information on the web. I'm considering taking him to a different vet tomorrow for it. Any and all help is appreciated.
That would all help, but he is 8 days old... his eyes are still closed. I can't tell if it's red, or what not... nothing is leaking out the sides, but that's all I know...
I said his eye was still closed. This is not normal. It is 5x the size of the other eye and today it's leaking a yellow puss. I called my vet again, but he said because of his age there's nothing he can do. He said just keep it as clean as possible, and once his eye starts to open we can see what we're working with... I think if the swelling hasn't decreased at least a little bit by tomorrow I'm calling Cornwall... they're only an hour or two away... and they can probably do more than my stupid vet.. I like my vet less and less each time I see him.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Before treating a swollen eye in your dog, you must determine the cause. If you believe it was caused by an allergic condition or debris, you may be able to treat it successfully yourself with an over-the-counter eye wash or eye drops specifically for dogs. However, some eye conditions can be very serious and require veterinary care and possibly surgery. Conjunctivitis--which may be caused by viral or bacterial infection, parasites, corneal disease, eyelid infections, foreign matter or tear duct disorders--will appear red and swollen with a discharge. Treatment can take the form of antibacterial ointments and sometimes anti-inflammatory medications.
Scleritis
Scleritis is an inflammation of the outer cover of the eye, where the eye is red and swollen. It may be caused by Toxoplasmosis or Lyme disease. It is treated with anti-inflammatory medications such as corticosteroids or an injection of prednisone.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis appears with red and swollen eyelids, sensitivity to light, itching, abscesses, spasms of the eyelids, and a thick discharge. Treatments include flushing out the eyes, antibacterial ointment or--in some cases--prednisone.
Eyelid Tumors
Eyelid tumors, which in most cases are benign, usually require eye surgery. If the tumors are small, they may also be treated non-surgically, such as by freezing them.
Veterinary Care
If your dog's eye condition does not respond promptly to home treatment, it is important to have it diagnosed by a veterinarian. Problems left untreated, or not properly treated, can lead to loss of vision.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Their eyes aren't open at 5 days. Their unopened eyes look puffy. This is normal.
Source(s): 50 years of dogs