Canine Eyelid Infection

by Cindi
(Minneapolis, MN)

Our dog (Staffordshire terrier) has an infection of the eyelids on her right eye. She rubs it on the carpet to the point that it gets bloody and scabs form.

It started out on her upper eyelid about a month ago and has since moved to her lower. Her eye is not really red but does tear or ooze mucus.

Thanks for your help.

Cindi

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Nov 30, 2012

My Online Vet Response for: Canine Eyelid Infection
by: Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

Hi Cindi,
From the photos you sent, I am suspicious of a possible foreign body in her eye, or a corneal abrasion, Demodectic mange, autoimmune disease, (Pemphigus foliaceous)or a superficial dermatitis creating a 'hot spot'.

Seek the help of a holistic veterinarian as soon as possible. She needs to have a thorough eye exam, plus a skin scraping to rule out some of the above possibilities and treat her properly.

In the meantime, use warm water to clean those scabs off her eyelids, apply Calendula ointment to her eyelids, and sweet almond oil into her eye to soothe the mucous membranes. She must wear an E-collar 24/7 to prevent further damage to her eye area.

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Apr 25, 2013

Update
by: Cindi

We took Baby to a regular vet. She gave us a salve to put in her eye and oral antibiotics. Within 2 weeks all symptoms were gone.

Apr 25, 2013

My Online Vet Response for: Canine Eyelid Infection
by: Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

April 25, 2013

Hi Cindi,

Thank you for the update on Baby. I am glad you were able to take her in for an exam, and she did not have anything more serious with her eyelid, and that she is back to normal now!

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