According to Dr. Lucien Vallone, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, some of the most common signs
of conjunctivitis in dogs and cats include mild redness in the white of the eye, swelling in the eyelids, eye discharge or tearing and squinting.
Identifying the symptoms and
signs of Conjunctivitis in dogs is the first step to knowing if your dog requires medical attention.
All
types of conjunctivitis Many doctors recommend putting a few drops of expressed breast milk (if you're breastfeeding) in the affected eyes several times per day to help clear any discharge, treat an early infection, or even prevent an infection.
If your cat has persistent discharge from the eye, or recurring
bouts of conjunctivitis, you should seek medical help.
Florence later developed a bad
case of conjunctivitis which led to concern that she migh lose one of her eyes.
I have read reports of workers in Africa who imitate the condition
of conjunctivitis as an excuse not to work by using the juice from fresh pods as an eyewash.
Newcastle United and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given was ruled out of the start of the 2004/05 season after an
outbreak of conjunctivitis at the Newcastle training ground, which put five first team players out of action.
An investigation of cattle on one ranch also found an unusually high
incidence of conjunctivitis and cataracts, as did another small study of eight hares and nine cotton - tail rabbits.
Subsequent changes may include the
development of conjunctivitis, bacterial infection (often accompanied by a «thick» discharge), ulceration and, ultimately, blindness.
Causes &
Prevention of Conjunctivitis in Dogs: Veterinarian reviewed information that explains the causes of dog Conjunctivitis, including how pink eye may be prevented.
A veterinarian will need to differentiate the causes
of conjunctivitis such as infection, foreign objects or allergy, from other causes of red dog eyes such as uveitis (a problem in the interior of the eye) and glaucoma (an increase in ocular pressure).
Removing the mucous will help to prevent further infection as well as facilitate treatment
of the conjunctivitis with topical ophthalmic medications.
Common
Symptoms of Conjunctivitis in Pets: Redness of the Eyes, Watery to Thick Green or Yellow Discharge, Swelling of the Eyes, Blinking or Squinting, Sensitivity to Light and Pawing or Scratching at the Eyes.
Careful hand washing is most important to stop the
spread of conjunctivitis, but even with this some viral conjunctivitis will spread quickly in places such as child care centres.
To really understand the difference between pink eye and allergy symptoms — and get the right treatment — it helps to know the different
types of conjunctivitis.
There are many
causes of conjunctivitis in pets including blocked tear ducts, allergies, irritants, corneal problems and infectious organisms.
In most
cases of conjunctivitis, a rabbit not only has a watery eye, but the eye tissue is red and swollen and the rabbit scratches around the eye.
Food allergic dogs often have itchy ears and feet, while atopic dogs may also show
signs of conjunctivitis and sneezing.
It is often used in commercial brands of eye drops to treat various eye infections, including some
forms of conjunctivitis, and aid peripheral vision.
Feline herpesvirus - 1 is the most common cause
of conjunctivitis in cats.7 - 8 It may appear similar clinically to chlamydial conjunctivitis but chemosis is not dramatic except in young cats or naïve adults.
Tearing, redness, itching, and crusty eyelashes are all signs
of conjunctivitis, commonly called pinkeye.
Instead of treating all babies with the ointment, a better way of preventing these types
of conjunctivitis is for all pregnant women to be tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia infections at their first prenatal visit.
There's no risk of transmission if the cause
of conjunctivitis is an allergen or irritant.
Depending on the type
of conjunctivitis a newborn develops, he or she may need oral or intravenous antibiotics, eye drops, or ointments to ward of potentially serious complications.
It's easily spread, unfortunately, and though it rarely becomes serious, a bout
of conjunctivitis can keep you away from work for several days and turn your eyes into goopy, pinkish - red messes.
That's because pink eye and allergies are both types
of conjunctivitis, a term which just means inflammation of the conjunctiva.
The remedy for this type
of conjunctivitis is very straightforward: Get the irritant out as quickly and as safely as possible.
So, considering all factors, if I were to make a decision, I would say colloidal silver is worth a try for a few days in cases
of conjunctivitis or sty or perhaps other mild infections, but it should not be used for longer than one week at a time.
If there is discharge coming from the eyes, this could be a sign
of conjunctivitis and may be related to an upper respiratory infection.
This virus is unique to cats and is the most common cause
of conjunctivitis.
Not only is ephiphora a sign
of conjunctivitis, but a severe bout of the condition can cause tear duct scarring resulting in constant discharge.
It is the most common cause
of conjunctivitis.
There are several causes
of conjunctivitis in dogs.
For example, if the cat's eyes are red and swollen it might be a sign
of conjunctivitis.
It can take time to determine the cause
of conjunctivitis, but in the meantime, your veterinarian may proceed on the assumption that it's infectious and prescribe a topical or oral antibiotic.
If you notice any signs
of conjunctivitis in your pet, or any sign of eye discomfort, see your veterinarian to develop a treatment plan for your pet.