Red and swollen hair around the dog’s eyes

Causes of red and swollen hair around the eyes of dogs:

1. Diet reasons p>

Although dogs have been domesticated by humans for a long time, and their food has gradually converged with humans, but because their internal organs are still different from humans, some foods and substances are indigestible by dogs, and even harmful to dogs. Said to be poisonous. The hair loss around the eyes of the dog is likely to be caused by the dog eating high-salt food and the body can not bear the hair loss. The solution to this situation is mainly based on diet. The selected dog food and homemade dog food must follow the principle of low salt. Of course, it is most important to add enough water.

2. Bacterial infection

When the dog’s eyes are inflamed, it will be frequent because of itching. The process of scratching and scratching the eyes will naturally cause irritation of the skin around the eyes, inflammation, redness and hair loss. The bacteria that usually cause the dog’s eyes to become inflamed and red are generally mycoplasma and chlamydia, and the viruses are mainly herpes virus and calicivirus. What usually occurs is a mixed infection of viruses and bacteria. To treat eye problems caused by viruses and bacteria, it is best to clean the eye area with saline followed by an antibacterial and antiviral ointment.

3. Parasitic infection

Red and swollen eyes caused by parasites, mostly mites and fleas Parasites, these parasites will stick around the dog’s eyes, pierce the skin and nerves for blood sampling, and the skin around the eyes will become swollen after being bitten, and then secondary infection by bacteria will cause the eyes to become Further deterioration, if no measures are taken, and repeated infection by parasites, then the infection around the eye will expand to the inside of the eye, and the impact will be even worse.

Reminder from veterinarians: For more articles about dog eyes, you can click on “Dog Eyes Have a Cloudy Membrane”.

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