Ask your veterinarian about the proper technique to use when
applying dog eye medicine such as ointment.
Need to
apply dog eye drops to your pooch?
Not exact matches
But there's no lovable
dog or devoted wife in the frame to humanize Reynolds, just some liberally
applied tanning spray and the truth - extracting
eye of the camera.
In a normal
dog, fluorescein stain will appear around the nose a few minutes after
applying the stain to the
eye.
Starting in the late 90's a newer drug was developed, called cyclosporine, which when
applied religiously to the
eye will produce a healthy tear film in about 80 % of dry
eye dogs.
When
applying dog flea medicine be careful to avoid the
eyes.
The rules may
apply to the health of the
dogs, such as joint x-rays, hip certifications, and
eye examinations; to working qualities, such as passing a special test or achieving at a trial; to general conformation, such as evaluation of a
dog by a breed expert.
If your
dog's
eyes seem to be particularly prone to irritation, consider asking your veterinarian for a sterile
eye lubricant that can be
applied prior to bathing and will protect your pet's
eyes throughout the process.
Always remember that recommendations on labels are only guidelines and do not always
apply to every
dog, so you will need to keep an
eye on your
dog's body condition in order to determine whether to feed him / her more or less.
I always recommend an
eye ointment be
applied before the
dog is dyed, just for that reason.
To
apply ointment to your
dog's
eyes, hold his head steady and gently pull down on his lower lid, exposing the inner eyelid.
When
applying eye medicine
dog that is in the form of an ointment, it can help to massage the
eye when the eyelid is closed.
Soaps and topical medications can be major irritants, so sure to protect your
dog's
eyes before bathing him or
applying ointments or flea - control formulas.
(note: Most of this information
applies to all breeds of
dogs and mixed pooches, so read on): The Basic Anatomy of Cocker Spaniel
Eyes Eyelids... [Read more...]
Use a sponge to
apply the solution to your
dog, kneading it into his coat; avoid the
eyes, nose, and mouth as you sponge the face gently.