The need to clean a dog's eyes varies according to the breed, but regular wiping with a damp cloth should be part of your dog's regular grooming routine. Breeds with protruding eyes and wrinkled faces, for example Pekinese, Boston Terriers and Pugs, need frequent eye cleaning.
Dogs with flat faces and protruding eyes require the most care because they are less protected than breeds with eyes that are set deeper and protected by a long muzzle.
* Dogs with light coloured or white fur can develop unsightly tear stains from the eyes.
* Dogs with excessive tears need the eye area to be kept clean and dry.
* Dogs with dry eyes need moisturizing eye drops applied every day.
It is always ideal to check your dog’s eyes every day, not just every month.
Most dogs occasionally accumulate debris in the corners of their eyes, and they will benefit from wiping the face down with a moist cloth and cleaning the corners of the eyes with a moist cotton ball every day.
Take care when wiping the eye to avoid scratching the cornea: use a downward motion so that the lid is wiped downwards across the eyeball. Many dogs with protruding eyes require a daily dose of moisturizing eye drops to keep their eyes moist and comfortable. Regular checking, cleaning, and moisturizing your dog’s eyes every day helps him get used to the practice.
During monthly grooming sessions, rinse your dog’s eyes with canine eyewash or eye drops. Apply a drop in each eye and carefully wipe away the excess from the corners with a soft cloth or dry cotton ball. If your light-coated dog has tear stains - brownish streaks under the eyes - be very careful when wiping the eyes clean. Apply a tear-stain remover to the stained fur and not to the eyes, according to the directions for the individual product. However, if your dog seems to be tearing excessively and is constantly wet under the eyes, or if you notice unusual redness or swollen areas in or around the eye, you need to consult your vet.
Dogs can develop many different minor eye disorders that are easily treated if detected early. Also check that the eyes are clear. Cloudiness could mean your dog is developing cataracts. Finally, a yearly veterinary examination is crucial to keeping eyes healthy, and your vet can help detect eye diseases in the early stages where they can best be treated.
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