Boxer Eyes

[Miz J]

I am looking for advice on my boxers eyes. They have what we call "eye snot" I know it sounds disgusting and actually it is!!! We have had them seen by the vet to make sure that dont have any infection and the vet said they have hayfever or allergies. They have an ointment to use when it gets really revolting but its steroid based and I am not keen to frequently use steroid based product in their eyes. Its fine to do it for short periods but not on a regular basis. Its worse when they wake in the morning and its not every day. Part of their routine is to have their eyes cleaned daily because they are white and it reduces tear stains. They are cleaned just with a saline solution. So I am looking for some advice from anyone who has had a similar experience with eye snot!!!

Cheers

Joyce

[sas]

Anti-histimine?

Do you know the reason your dog has eye snot? That wasyou can address the issue rather than band aiding?

There is a product called Angel Eyes that helps with Tear Staining if that is a problem for you.

http://www.bowhouse.com.au/p/809383/angels...nkle-a-day.html

[Elfin]

What colour is the "snot"?

The most common causes of "eye snot" in a boxer would be allergic conjunctivitis (steroid drops will help a lot and the amount of cortisone absorbed into the body is negligible. Prednefrin Forte would be ideal), extra eyelashes (causing irritation, sometimes can't be seen with the naked eye), over-sized eyelid openings, or ulceration.

As sas said, you could try anti-histamine tablets and is they don't work, think about seeing an animal eye specialist.

[Miz J]

What colour is the "snot"?

The most common causes of "eye snot" in a boxer would be allergic conjunctivitis (steroid drops will help a lot and the amount of cortisone absorbed into the body is negligible. Prednefrin Forte would be ideal), extra eyelashes (causing irritation, sometimes can't be seen with the naked eye), over-sized eyelid openings, or ulceration.

As sas said, you could try anti-histamine tablets and is they don't work, think about seeing an animal eye specialist.

Its pale yellow in colour. Nice and thick "YUCK"

[puggy_puggy]

Could it be entropion (eyelashes rolling into the eyes and irritating them) that is the underlying problem that is causing the boogies? Are you dogs eyes clear or do they have brown scaring/pigment on them?

Sometimes the weather can make dogs have more eye snot/boogies but I would be worried if this continued for more then a week.

[Miz J]

Could it be entropion (eyelashes rolling into the eyes and irritating them) that is the underlying problem that is causing the boogies? Are you dogs eyes clear or do they have brown scaring/pigment on them?

Sometimes the weather can make dogs have more eye snot/boogies but I would be worried if this continued for more then a week.

Their eyes are clear, no conjunctival damage or ulceration, no evidence of entropion according to the vet when he checked last time. Sometimes there is no discharge, it varies on a day to day basis. Wil be interesting to see if it increases in the spring. Gab is due for her annual health check etc so young Henry will accompany her.