Dog conjunctivitis, or canine pink eye, is an inflammation of the eye and surrounding tissues. Pink eye can occur from viral or bacterial infections, parasites, infections of the eyelids, exposure to foreign objects such as chemicals, corneal diseases, certain eye diseases, or abnormalities of the eye.
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Identification
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The most common sign of canine pink eye is an obvious pink appearance of the affected eye. The color can range anywhere from a slightly irritated light pink to fully red, bloodshot eye.
Swelling
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Dogs with pink eye may also exhibit mild to severe swelling of the affected eye and eyelid and even into the surrounding area.
Discharge
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Eye discharge can vary on a case-by-case basis. Your dog's discharge may be yellow, green, brown or even a cream color, and any variation in between.
Vision
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Dogs with severe cases of conjunctivitis may also have temporarily impaired vision. He may not be able to see visual cues on the his side with the affected eye.
Treatment
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If you suspect your dog has pink eye, it is important to take him to a veterinarian. Your veterinarian can properly access the situation and provide you with a medication in the form of eye drops or cream to help relieve your dog's pink eye.
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