Conjunctivitis in Dogs

Are you familiar with conjunctivitis? Perhaps you know it better as pink eye. Did you know that pink eye doesn’t just happen to people? Conjunctivitis or pink eye can also happen to dogs. Conjunctivitis can be bacterial, viral or an allergic reaction referred to as red eye or pink eye. If you believe your Beagle may have conjunctivitis, call your vet right away. Symptoms of conjunctivitis includes redness, puffy eyelids, discharge, watery eyes, scratching at eyes, squinting, and even the sticking together of the eyelids. Conjunctivitis causes an itchy irritation to the eye and most often involves a discharge of a thick gummy substance. Common causes include allergic reactions to allergies in the air or other allergens. It can also occur as a result of a cold, upper respiratory infection or sore throat. Consult with your vets Derby to learn more about conjunctivitis and how to treat it in your dog. Read more here.

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