Why does my cocker spaniel have eye discharge?

Poodles and Cocker Spaniels are more prone to blocked tear ducts, too. Usually, these ducts drain the tears from your dog’s eyes out through the nose and back of the throat. With the tear ducts blocked, there’s nowhere for the tears to drain, so they spill over the eye rims and run down the face.

What are the symptoms of eye disorders in dogs?

Common signs of an ocular problem include the following: squinting, rubbing the eyes, excessive tearing/discharge, redness, swelling, cloudiness, or a loss of vision. If you notice any of these symptoms, please call our office immediately to schedule a consultation.

Are cocker spaniels prone to conjunctivitis?

Cocker spaniels, bulldogs and miniature schnauzers, for example, are prone to dry eye, which is a condition that commonly leads to non-infectious conjunctivitis. A condition called entropion, which is when the edge of the eyelid rolls inward, may also cause the conjunctiva to become inflamed.

What age do cocker spaniels get cataracts?

In Cocker Spaniels, cataracts were first recognized in the 1970s. They can develop as early as 3 to 4 years of age and can affect the entire lens or a localized area. They may develop rapidly over weeks or slowly over years and may occur in one eye before the other.

How can I treat my dogs eye discharge at home?

Home remedies such as non-medicated sterile saline rinses can flush the eye but are only a short-term solution if your dog already has an infection. Saline rinses are a good idea if you’re seeing just a little clear discharge and a little redness.

How do I get rid of my dogs eye discharge?

Wipe the area a few times a day with a cloth dampened with warm water or an eye-cleaning solution that’s made specifically for dogs. Keep the fur around your dog’s eyes trimmed short. Try giving your dog an antibiotic-free nutritional supplement that reduces tear staining.

Do all cocker spaniels go blind?

Unfortunately, Cocker Spaniels can inherit or develop a number of different eye conditions, some of which may cause blindness if not treated right away, and most of which can be extremely painful! We will evaluate his eyes at every examination to look for any signs for concern.

How do I clean my dogs infected eye?

I recommend either Tomlyn Sterile Eye Wash for Dogs and Cats or Nutri-Vet Eye Rinse Liquid for Dogs when flushing a dog’s eye at home. Be sure to use a clean cotton ball after rinsing to catch and wipe the drainage. Refrain from touching the eye with the nozzle tip, your hands, or the cotton ball.

Is it common for cocker spaniels to go blind?

Cataracts are a common cause of blindness in older Cockers. We’ll watch for the lenses of his eyes to become more opaque—meaning they look cloudy instead of clear—when we examine him. Dry eye, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca or KCS, is common in Cocker Spaniels.

Do cocker spaniels have poor eyesight?

Cocker Spaniels are more prone to developing acute closed-angle glaucoma. Signs include redness of the eyeball, cloudiness of the cornea giving the eye a bluish appearance, semi-dilated pupil, squinting, excessive tears, hanging the head down, and loss of vision.

What are common health problems with Cocker Spaniels?

Common cocker spaniel health problems include ear infections, deafness, eye problems, and some autoimmune diseases. Let’s take a look at each.

What are the causes of sudden blindness in Cocker Spaniels?

Retinal Dysplasia and Progressive Retinal Atrophy can cause blindness and is a hereditary disease. Cockers are common breeds that suffer from this. SARDS or Sudden Aquired Retinal Degeneration is another common disorder that should be ruled out as a cause. There is no treatment for this disorder.

Why does my Cocker Spaniel have blue eyes?

If your dog is a buff Cocker Spaniel, it is quite possible for them to be merle but for that only to appear in the eyes and perhaps nose/lips. This can be a cause of blue or partially blue eyes. There are other genes as well as spontaneous mutations that can also cause blue eyes.

What causes cherry eye in Cocker Spaniels?

Breed predisposition