 An eye infection can result in permanent damage, so you will want to see a veterinarian at the first sign of problems. If your dog has something like dirt or grit in it's eye, it's important to get this out of the eyes as efficiently and quickly as you can to avoid injury to the cornea. You can use commercial saline solution or better yet use a Boric Acid solution. Boric Acid can be purchased at any drug store. The mixed solution yields an antiseptic wash which is equally effective in flushing out open wounds as it is in flushing out eyes. Despite it's name, it's a very gentle solution, and premixs is easily. One drop of Cod Liver Oil in the lower lid of the eye is a highly effective way to gently lift out whatever is in the eye. The oil acts as a lubricant and surrounds the grit, sand etc, away from the cornea and out of the eye area. Cod liver oil is high in Vitamin A which, if there is corneal abrasion, speeds the healing of the cornea. Any foreign object not easily removed should be entrusted to a veterinarian, and any sign of irritation following removal should be examined by your veterinarian. NEVER use Visine or any human eye drop as this can cause problems in the eyes.  Back to Main Page
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