Eye drops for puppies. Eye drops for dogs: a reminder for caring dog owners. About eye products for four-legged friends

In a dog, excessive discharge from the eyes may indicate a disease directly in the organ of vision or in entire systems. You can guess why your dog's eyes are watering at home. However, if the amount of discharge increases or it becomes yellowish in color, it is best to take your dog to an ophthalmologist to determine the exact cause.

What discharge from the eyes is considered normal?

Many dogs experience mucous accumulation in the inner corners of their eyes after sleep. They can be transparent with a grayish or slightly reddish tint.

Also, dog breeds that have certain structural features are predisposed to excessive tearing. Discharge from their eyes can be observed throughout the day from early age. These are the breeds:

• with drooping eyelids (basset hound, sharpei, spaniel, mastiff, cane corso, etc.)
• With bulging eyes(Pekingese, Japanese chin, Chihuahuas, pugs, etc.)
• with a brachycephalic muzzle structure (bulldogs, pugs, Pekingese, griffins, boxers, etc.)
• With long hair on the head ( Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu lap dogs, poodles, etc.)

Older dogs develop a cloudy cornea as a result of a lack of tear fluid. This process is accompanied by mucopurulent discharge in the eyelash area and chronic conjunctivitis.

When should you be wary?

Excessive discharge from the eyes is not normal. Purulent discharge is yellow or greenish in color.

Possible causes of purulent discharge from the eyes in dogs:

• viral infection (canine distemper, adenovirus);
• improperly growing eyelashes;
• chronic conjunctivitis.

Excessive mucous discharge is noted with:

• contact allergies (dust, pollen, etc.);
• food allergies;
• dust getting into the eye;
• injuries;
• keratitis;
• acute conjunctivitis.

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outer mucous membrane of the eye). It is one of the most common lesions of the eye area, however, it rarely manifests itself as an independent disease.

In case of eye diseases, in addition to discharge, you may notice the following symptoms:

• narrow palpebral fissure;
• frequent blinking;
• the dog rubs his eyelids with his paws;
• redness;
• edema.

When should you perform eye hygiene and how often?

• the dog needs to clean its eyes as discharge accumulates in the corner of the eye (of any nature - mucous or with suppuration);
• eye treatment is carried out before use medicinal ointments or drops. As a rule, an interval of at least 4-6 hours must be maintained between the use of such medications;
• when hit chemical substances in the eyes.

How to wash your dog's eyes?

Preparation

Before catching your pet and starting the procedure, prepare in advance:

• solutions that will be needed
• cotton pads or gauze pads,
• ointment or drops prescribed by your doctor.

As a rule, preventive eye treatment does not cause pain or pain in the dog. discomfort, so they behave calmly and patiently wait for the end of the event.

Washing procedure

Some medicinal drops may sting, so subsequent treatments will require some skill from the owner.

• You will have to fix the dog's head yourself or ask someone to help. If the dog is small, it is most convenient to wrap it in a towel or blanket so that one head sticks out. This way, the dog will not receive any injuries and will not be able to make sudden movements, thereby preventing eye hygiene.
• The dog's eyes are rubbed from the outer corner to the inner. Lightly moisten a cotton pad in the prepared treatment solution and, without pressing, wipe the eye. If you were unable to collect all the discharge the first time, you must use a new cotton swab or napkin for the next treatment! The second eye is also wiped with a separate clean cloth.
• If there are dried crusts of pus on the eyes, they must first be soaked. To do this, gently dab the eye area with a cotton pad generously soaked in the prepared solution and after a while wipe the eyelashes and eyelids with a new damp cloth, removing crusts.
• If the eye needs to be rinsed directly, you will need a sterile syringe without a needle with a volume of 5 to 20 ml (depending on the degree of contamination). The syringe is filled with a solution for rinsing in advance. Next, the dog’s eyelids need to be gently pulled apart with two fingers. The solution is applied to the upper outer corner of the eye from a syringe (without a needle!). After completing the procedure, the eyes can be blotted with a slightly damp cloth or cotton pad.

How to apply eye drops or ointment to a dog?

Eye drops or ointments prescribed by the doctor in medicinal purposes. Before using such drugs, the dog's eyes must be washed.

• To apply eye drops, you need to spread the dog’s eyelids with two fingers and drop the required amount of medicine from a sterile pipette into the upper outer corner of the eye. Next, you can make a couple of blinking movements with your fingers, closing and opening your eyelids so that the drops are distributed evenly.
• To apply eye ointment, thumb slightly pull down the dog's lower eyelid and squeeze the required amount of ointment from the sterile tube spout directly onto the mucous membrane. And just as when applying drops, make several blinking movements with your eyelids.

If the doctor has prescribed several drugs, then before each use of different drops it is necessary to maintain an interval of at least 15-20 minutes.

What to wash with?

How can you clean a dog’s eyes if they are festering, as well as for hygienic purposes? At home, the following solutions are suitable for washing your dog’s eyes:

Sterile saline sodium chloride solution 0.9% In small ampoules its cost is 25-30 rubles. You can purchase a bottle with a volume of 100 ml or more, provided that sterility is maintained during use. The price of a bottle is from 30 to 50 rubles.

Furacilin Ready solution. It is a good antiseptic and is used to wash the dog’s eyes both in the treatment and prevention of inflammation of various types. A ready-made solution for eye treatment can be purchased at a pharmacy to order. Pills . Prepare water solution in a ratio of 1:5000 (exactly this concentration is necessary) can be done at home. To do this, one tablet of furatsilin (20 mg) is diluted in 100 ml of sterile warm or hot distilled water. The solution is considered ready when the active substance is completely dissolved and nothing settles at the bottom. The cost of one package of furatsilin tablets ranges from 50 to 80 rubles.

Chlorhexidine solution Pharmacies sell a solution with a concentration of 0.05%. Dogs can have their eyes washed with a 0.01% chlorhexidine solution. To prepare the required concentration, take 4 ml of 0.05% chlorhexidine solution into a sterile 20 ml syringe and dilute to 20 ml with sterile saline. Cost 20 rubles.

You can brew chamomile flowers to treat your eyes. It is more convenient to purchase dry chamomile in special filter bags. 1 sachet is placed in a glass with hot water and insist for 15-20 minutes. The solution can be used after cooling it first. The cost of one package is about 60 rubles.

Black tea This is one of the most popular and always available funds for cleaning eyes. A weak brew, prepared the day before the intended use, is better suited, that is, it is not recommended to use freshly brewed tea.

Special solutions for treating pet eyes

There are also special solutions for treating eyes specifically for animals, which can be purchased at veterinary pharmacies or pet stores.

Eye solutions and lotions Ofto-Lavas They are designed for daily dog ​​eye hygiene. They remove crusts, purulent and mucous secretions well. A 60 ml bottle costs about 325 rubles.

Diamond eyes These are drops for the prevention of eye diseases. Can be used to treat eyes (do not drop a large number of solution on a cotton swab) or instill directly into the eyes. They are also used for minor redness of the mucous membranes of the organ of vision. The drug contains chlorhexidine bigluconate, so you should not use these drops after washing your dog's eyes with a diluted solution of chlorhexidine. The cost of one bottle is 140 rubles.

Oftal solution Beaphar Animal Eye Wash Solution is suitable for dogs with light hair because... In addition to its hygienic effect, it prevents the appearance of dark tear streaks. This tool comes in the form of drops and costs 400 rubles.

Sterile eye solution “Chamomile” Represents already ready-made decoction chamomile flowers in 10 ml bottles, 3 bottles in one package. Packaging price – 85 rubles.

Tear stain remover lotion To clean the hair around the eyes for light-colored dogs, it is recommended to use cleansing wipes or Tear stain remover lotion from the company 8 in 1. This product is used exclusively for hygienic purposes. A jar of napkins (90 pieces) costs about 250 rubles, a bottle of lotion 230 rubles.

If purulent discharge from the eyes begins in a puppy, then the development of a viral infection can be suspected, which requires immediate attention. general treatment. Therefore, before rinsing your puppy’s eyes, observe his condition and, if possible, measure his temperature. If vomiting, diarrhea and elevated temperature you need to urgently contact the clinic.

A little about eye drops and ointments

Eye drops or ointments are prescribed to dogs for specific diseases or damage to the organ of vision. The active substances in their basis have precisely therapeutic effect, and apply them with for preventive purposes it is forbidden. It should be remembered that the eye is a rather delicate organ, so self-medication can be dangerous.

Most often, dogs are prescribed the following eye drops, gels or ointments:

• Tsiprovet– veterinary eye drops that contain an antibiotic. Used for conjunctivitis and others inflammatory processes organ of vision, viral infections and infections caused by eye trauma. Dogs are prescribed 1-2 drops of the drug into the affected eye 3-4 times a day for 1-2 weeks. The cost of one bottle is 130 rubles.
• Tobrex– antibiotic eye drops. Indications for use are inflammatory and infectious processes. 1-2 drops of the drug are instilled into the affected eye 2-3 times a day for a week. The price of the drops is 188 rubles (analogue Tobropt, price 134 rubles).
• Tetracycline eye ointment- an ointment that contains an antibiotic. Used for inflammatory and infectious diseases and injuries. A strip of 0.5-1 cm (depending on the size of the dog) of tetracycline ointment is applied to the lower eyelid 2-3 times a day, 7-14 days. The cost of one tube of ointment is 50 rubles.
• Solcoseryl eye gel has a restorative, healing effect. It is used in eye injuries, as well as in conjunction with other medicinal drugs for various inflammations to speed up the healing process. 1 drop of gel is applied 2-3 times a day for a week. The cost of one tube is 230 rubles.

Inflammation, tearing, and discharge from the eyes of pets upsets the owners and brings discomfort to their four-legged pets. The store offers a choice of caring owners pharmaceutical and prophylactic drugs for the treatment of eyes in dogs and cats directly from the distributor of Russian and European manufacturers for favorable price. You can buy medicines online with delivery throughout Moscow.

What are eye drops used for?

Transparent, liquid discharge from the eyes of a pet does not always mean the presence of conjunctivitis in a little furry.

Puppies and kittens (especially breeds with a flattened muzzle) require, at first, constant hygiene care behind the eyes.

Instilling prophylactic drops and washing the animal's eyes will quickly return to the pet healthy looking And good mood.

Another thing is purulent, cloudy, thick discharge, meaning infectious bacteriological, viral disease eye.

Do not treat your pet yourself; immediately contact your veterinarian for advice. A correct diagnosis and effective drops they'll take it off quickly acute inflammation and guarantee a successful course of treatment:

• conjunctivitis;
• inflammation tear ducts;
• herpes;
• toxoplasmosis;
• chlamydia.

Chronic (blepharitis), age-related (cataracts), structural disorders of eye function (entropion) involve permanent, long-term use medicinal drugs.

The medicinal and hygiene products presented in the category relate to veterinary pharmaceutical products, are certified, have passed clinical trials, safe for pets' health.

Instructions for use of drops Diamond Eyes
for treatment and prevention ophthalmological diseases in dogs and cats
(Developer organization: NVC Agrovetzashchita LLC, Moscow)

I. General information
Trade name of the drug: eye drops Diamond Eyes (Guttae ophthalmicae oculus Adamante).
International generic name: chlorhexidine bigluconate, taurine, succinic acid.

Dosage form: eye drops.
The drug as active ingredients in 1 ml contains chlorhexidine bigluconate - 0.00015 g, taurine - 0.02 g and succinic acid - 0.001 g, as excipient water for injection - up to 1 ml.
By appearance the drug is a clear liquid.

Diamond Eyes eye drops are produced in the form of a sterile solution, packaged in polymer dropper bottles and glass bottles, sealed with rubber stoppers and rolled aluminum caps.
The bottles are packaged individually in cardboard boxes along with instructions for use.

Store Diamond Eyes eye drops in the manufacturer's sealed packaging, protected from light and moisture, separate from food products and feed at temperatures from 5°C to 25°C.
The shelf life of the medicinal product, subject to storage conditions, is 2 years from the date of production.
It is prohibited to use the medicine after the expiration date.
Diamond eye drops should be kept out of the reach of children.
Unused medicinal product is disposed of in accordance with legal requirements.

II. Pharmacological properties
Drops Diamond Eyes - an ophthalmic combined antibacterial drug for local application in ophthalmology.
The drug has bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous properties.

Chlorhexidine bigluconate has a quickly manifested bactericidal effect on gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, dermatophytes and lipophilic viruses.
The mechanism of its action is the binding of cations formed as a result of the dissociation of chlorhexidine salts by the walls of bacterial cells, disrupting the osmotic balance and membrane function of cells, which leads to a decrease in the level of cellular ATP and the death of the microorganism.

Taurine And succinic acid normalize redox processes, have a reparative effect, slow down the development of cataracts and prevent degenerative and dystrophic disorders in the retina and lens.

In terms of the degree of impact on the body, Diamond Eyes drops are classified as low-hazard substances (hazard class 4 according to GOST 12.1.007-76); in recommended doses they do not have local irritating or allergenic effects.

III. Application procedure
Eye drops Diamond Eyes are prescribed to dogs and cats for daily hygienic treatment of the eyes (removing dried exudate in the corners of the eyes), excessive lacrimation, inflammation of the mucous membrane and vascular hyperemia eyeball(red eye syndrome), for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes in acute and chronic catarrhal and serous-catarrhal conjunctivitis, after injuries and exposure to foreign bodies, as well as for the prevention of cataracts and age-related degenerative and dystrophic changes retina and cornea.

A contraindication to the use of Diamond Eyes drops is the increased individual sensitivity of the animal to the components of the drug.

For everyday eye care and for conjunctivitis mild degree With a sterile gauze swab moistened with the drug, exudate and crusts are removed from the inner corner of the eye, after which the drug is instilled into the conjunctival cavity of cats and dogs weighing up to 10 kg, 1 drop each, for dogs weighing more than 10 kg - 2 drops.
Treatment is carried out 1-3 times a day as needed at 5-10 day intervals:

• when treating the eyes once a day, the drug is used for no more than 45 days, after which a 10-day break is taken;
• when treating the eyes 2 times a day, the drug is used for no more than 20 days, after which a 7-day break is taken;
• when treating the eyes 3 times a day, the drug is used for no more than 14 days, after which a 5-day break is taken.

For excessive lacrimation, red eye syndrome, injuries, contact with foreign objects or irritating substances, the drug is instilled 1-2 drops 3 times a day for 5-14 days.

To prevent cataracts and age-related degenerative changes retina and cornea of ​​the eye, the drug is used 1-2 drops 2 times a day in courses of 20 days with a 10-day interval.

No symptoms of drug overdose were identified.

No specific effects of the drug upon its first use or discontinuation have been identified.

If one or more doses of the drug are missed, the course of use must be resumed as soon as possible in the prescribed dosages and regimen.

When using Diamond Eyes drops in accordance with these instructions, there are usually no side effects or complications observed.
If allergic reactions occur in animals (conjunctival hyperemia continues or increases), the use of the drug is stopped.

Diamond Eyes drops are compatible with other medications. When using other ophthalmic drugs, the interval between their administration should be at least 5 minutes.

Diamond Eyes drops are not intended for use in productive animals.

IV. Personal prevention measures
When working with eye drops Diamond Eyes should be observed general rules personal hygiene and safety precautions provided when working with medicines. Smoking, drinking and eating are prohibited during work.
People with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug should avoid direct contact with Diamond Eyes eye drops. If allergic reactions occur or if the drug accidentally enters the human body, you should immediately contact medical institution(bring with you the instructions for use of the drug or the label).

Empty drug containers must not be used for household purposes; they must be disposed of with household waste.

Manufacturer: LLC NVC Agrovetzashchita S-P., 141300, Russia, Moscow region, Sergiev Posad, Central St., 1.
The instructions were developed by LLC "Research and Implementation Center Agrovetzashchita", 129329, Russia, Moscow, Kolskaya st., 1, bldg. 1.

A dog’s eyes are not only a mirror of a devoted soul, but also the most important indicator of a four-legged dog’s health. Are your dog's eyes watering or, worse, festering? Has your pet's vision started to fail? Or maybe she just needs to be “washed”? Eye drops will help us.

The modern pharmacological industry produces products of this kind - caring and therapeutic - in such an assortment that it’s easy to get confused. What types of eye drops are there for dogs? In what cases are one or the other useful?

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What types of eye drops are there?

Depending on the indications, the following main types are distinguished: eye drops:

• moisturizing effect (so-called artificial tears);
• antiallergic action;
• antibacterial action;
• antiviral action;
• antifungal action;
• anti-inflammatory action (hormonal and non-hormonal);
• against glaucoma;
• against cataracts.

When choosing a product to help your dog’s eyes, be sure to remember the following:

1. Despite the similarities between canine and human eye diseases, not all human eye drops are suitable for dogs. To avoid tragic mistakes, use only special drops for dogs when putting eye drops on your pet.
2. It is absolutely clear that if cataracts, glaucoma and other serious diseases are suspected, the drops should be prescribed by a veterinarian. Neither the advice of friends, nor the advice of pet store sellers can be more authoritative than the recommendations of a specialist. Moreover, when serious illness The eyes cannot be cured with “mirror of the soul” drops alone.
3. It happens that on the packaging you see the faces of animals, and the bottle with the medicine is just a classic form of eye drops. Like, say, bubbles of Tobrex, Iris or Diamond drops.

This doesn't mean you're holding eye drops for dogs. Look at the picture below: here is an example of drops that are not put in the eyes! After all, these are eye drops (or lotion).

Literally translated, the inscription on the package reads: “stain remover for tears.” It is used in combination with other hygiene products for the care of the eyes of cats and dogs. The product is needed to remove various types of dirt and stains around (!) the eye area.

Description of eye products for four-legged friends

In a word, “rely on the veterinarian”... Absolutely right, the owner himself should have information (at least general) about the most popular eye drops for dogs. Diamond drops and Tobrex, Optimune and Iris - in what cases is each of these remedies used? Are these analogues or are they drugs with different effects? Let's figure it out.

Tobrex

What is good for a person is not always suitable for a dog. But Tobrex is a “human” medicine that, unlike, for example, albucid, which can cause severe allergies, can be administered to dogs.

Tobrex refers to antibacterial drugs strong action. The spectrum of effects of Tobrex covers coli, diphtheria microbes, streptococci, staphylococci. It is used in the treatment of diseases in dogs such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis, etc.

The advantages of Tobrex drops include high effectiveness and complete safety of the drug: the drops do not cause allergies. The downside is that this medicine is not cheap. One of the analogues of Tobrex is tobrin.

Diamond eyes

But “Diamond Eyes” are drops created specifically for four-legged animals. They are used for symptomatic treatment diseases accompanied by swelling of the eyes and eyelids, lacrimation, local irritation, itching, redness.

While relieving allergic reactions, “Diamond Eyes” also has preventive action, being a barrier to various kinds infections. The drug also prevents the development of unwanted degenerative diseases. age-related changes cornea and retina.

Diamond drops are suitable for daily use. The taurine, succinic acid and antiseptic chlordixin included in the composition make Diamond Eyes a suitable remedy for removing dried crusts that form in the corners of a dog’s eyes.

It should be remembered that "Diamond Eyes" does not refer to potent drugs and are able to cure only an unadvanced form of conjunctivitis.

Iris

Like Diamond Eyes, Iris is veterinary drug. The active ingredient in Iris eye drops has an antibacterial effect for diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva.

The drug Iris is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of such eye diseases in four-legged pets as:

• iridocyclitis;
• blepharitis;
• keratitis;
• conjunctivitis, etc.

The drug is prescribed for eye injuries. Iris also helps in curing dogs from septic corneal ulcers.

Iris is often used to wash the eyes before instilling the same drops. This is done in order to remove accumulated suppuration, which becomes an obstacle to the penetration of the medicine.

Optimune

If a dog's disease is autoimmune in nature and is accompanied by dry eye mucosa, it is possible that an ophthalmologist veterinarian will recommend Optimun for your pet.

Although more known form The release of this drug is an ointment; it is also produced in drops. When choosing between instilling the drug and applying an ointment, we use the treatment method that is better tolerated by your dog. You can learn how to apply eye drops to four-legged pets in this video.

A contraindication for the use of Optimun is fungal diseases of the dog's eyes. The drug is quite expensive, so its cheaper analogue, Tsepravin, is often used.

And others

Some others drip medications, used for hygiene and treatment of dogs' eyes:

Name of drops	Diseases for which the drug is used
Anandin	conjunctivitis rhinitis
Leopard	blepharitis keratitis keratoconjunctivitis conjunctivitis
Desacid
Dekta-2	allergic conjunctivitis blepharitis keratitis
Lachrikan	bacterial diseases conjunctivitis
teardrop	eye cleansing with antifungal and antibacterial effects
Tsiprovet	infectious diseases conjunctivitis development prevention infectious diseases eye after injury

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Carrying out treatment or hygiene procedures, you need to remember the following:

1. If the dog is healthy, it is not necessary to wash its eyes with “pharmaceutical” products. This can be done simply boiled water or herbal decoctions (chamomile, calendula, etc.).
2. If the rules require storing the drug in the refrigerator, warm it to room temperature before instillation by simply holding it in your hand.
3. Do not use tea for eye hygiene - neither green nor black. This remedy, contrary to popular belief, may not help but harm the pet by drying out the mucous membrane of the eyes.

If you notice that your pet's eyes are abnormal, contact your veterinarian. Remember: some eye diseases dogs are transmitted to humans!

Video " Dog eye care"

Note to novice dog breeders: the Pro Animals channel has prepared video recommendations on how to care for the eyes of four-legged pets.

Eyes are an important indicator of a dog's health. Normally, only a small amount of secretion from the lacrimal and meibomian glands is released from them. From the former, tears appear, from the latter - meibum, which collects in the morning into small translucent clots of mucus in the corners of the eyes. Any other discharge, especially heavy discharge, indicates the presence of pathologies, for the treatment of which you need to use special eye drops for dogs. Since such reactions can be caused by many factors - from a speck in the eye to an infectious lesion, the choice of drug should be made by a veterinarian after an examination. But in most cases, the dog just needs to rinse his eyes. For this purpose, not medicinal, but caring drops are used. The range of both those and other ophthalmic products is very wide. Therefore, it is important to know what medications to give your dog for eye diseases, and which ones to use for regular rinsing.

Eye drops for dogs are classified according to the principle of action into the following groups:

• moisturizing;
• anti-allergenic;
• antibacterial;
• antiviral;
• antifungal;
• anti-inflammatory.

There are also ophthalmic drugs used to treat glaucoma and cataracts.

When choosing eye drops for dogs, you must follow two basic rules:

1. You need to purchase and use only those medications that are used in veterinary medicine. Despite similar signs and manifestations of diseases, not all ophthalmic products intended for humans are suitable for dogs.
2. They should be prescribed by a veterinarian, especially if serious ophthalmological problems are suspected. You should not rely on recommendations from friends or advice from sellers. In the majority similar cases complex treatment is required, and only a doctor can know what medications to give a dog for eye diseases at the same time as drops.

Important! Not always drugs packaged in special bottles for drip application and having packaging with a corresponding image of a dog are ophthalmological. This can be a regular hygiene product for caring for the area around the animal’s eyes.

Types of eye drops for dogs

General information about the most common ophthalmic drops for dogs is necessary for every dog ​​breeder, so as not to make a mistake with the choice in critical situations. Such drugs include Bars, Anandin, Tsiprovet and even the “human” Tobrex.

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"Korneregel"

For conjunctivitis, keratitis, erosions or dystrophic diseases corneas, burns, as well as dry eye syndrome in animals for the prevention and treatment complex treatment It is recommended to use drugs that have the properties of artificial tears.

A successfully used drug that stimulates healing of the ocular mucosa in animals is the drug Korneregel®. It's colorless eye gel, main active substance which is dexpanthenol at a concentration of 5%*. The damaged area requires more high level pantothenic acid involved in tissue regeneration. Dexpanthenol fills this need by improving local metabolism and promoting more efficient and fast healing cornea or conjunctiva of the eye.

"Leopard"

One of the most common and universal veterinary ophthalmic drugs is Bars eye drops for dogs. This combination remedy has a pronounced antimicrobial effect and is most in demand for use if there is a tendency to infectious lesions eye.

Main active ingredients of the drug are:

• chloramphenicol (antibacterial substance);
• furatsilin (antiseptic).

This dual antimicrobial effect helps quickly eliminate the most common eye diseases in dogs:

• conjunctivitis
• blepharitis
• keratitis, etc.

The big advantage of drops is the most affordable price among all analogs at high efficiency. The cost of a 10 ml bottle varies between 80–100 rubles. In addition, "Bars" is the best eye drops for dogs with purulent discharge and an excellent prophylactic agent that can be used for daily eye cleansing and disinfection in case of traumatic injury.

To treat the area around the eye (removing secretions, crusts, dirt), use a piece of bandage moistened with the medicine, and then drop 1-2 drops of it into the eyes. This procedure is carried out 4 times a day. The maximum duration of the course is 2 weeks. You can repeat after a 7-day break.

Eye drops for dogs “Bars” – absolutely safe remedy, which has no contraindications other than allergic reactions to the components. If symptoms such as itching, redness of the sclera, lacrimation occur, the drug is discontinued and an antihistamine is prescribed.

"Anandin"

"Anandin" for dogs - eye drops with an immunomodulatory effect. Basics active substance(anandin):

• has anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties;
• activates the production of interferon;
• improves lymphocyte functions.

The drug activates immune system, increasing the body’s own defense and providing a comprehensive effect on viruses, bacteria and fungi. The drops are low-hazard medications and do not have an irritating, toxic or sensitizing effect. The price of "Anandin" corresponds to the cost of "Bars" drops - within 60 rubles for 5 ml and no more than 100 rubles for 10 ml.

They are recommended for use in the complex treatment of conjunctivitis in dogs that do not have individual intolerance to its components. They have no contraindications or side effects and are compatible with all medications and nutritional supplements.

The medicinal composition is instilled 2 drops into each eye twice a day. The course of treatment is continued until symptoms disappear, but not longer than 2 weeks. During this period, it is not necessary to change the dog’s living conditions and diet. If allergic irritation occurs, Anandin is discontinued and an antihistamine is used.

"Tsiprovet"

"Ciprovet" - drops with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects based on the antibiotic ciprofloxacin. The drug is active against most types of bacteria and is used to treat any infectious and inflammatory eye diseases in dogs:

• inflammation choroid;
• ulcerative lesions corneas;
• blepharitis;
• keratitis;
• conjunctivitis.

In addition, "Tsiprovet" is effective as a prophylactic agent to prevent eye infection in the event of injury or contact with a foreign object.

Due to the more concentrated composition, the price of eye drops for dogs “Tsiprovet” is slightly higher than its analogues. But the drug is accessible to a wide range of consumers - its cost is 150–200 rubles per 10 ml.

The medicine is instilled 4-6 times a day, depending on the severity of the disease, for no more than 2 weeks. The dosage depends on the dog's weight:

• up to 10 kg – 1 drop;
• over 10 kg – 2 drops.

In the presence of heavy discharge First, 4–5 drops are instilled (regardless of the weight of the animal), after which the eye area is wiped with a piece of bandage, and then the required dose of medicine is administered.

Tsiprovet drops are contraindicated in newborn puppies up to 7 days of age and in all dogs intolerant to fluoroquinolones. In some cases, a burning sensation may appear immediately after instilling eye drops, but it goes away on its own after a few minutes.

Tobrex

Drops "Tobrex" - an antibacterial ophthalmic drug for the treatment eye infections in humans. This medicine is one of the few that can be used in a dog's eyes. Even though Tobrex eye drops are not intended for dogs, they do not cause allergic reaction and are able to very effectively rid animals of many types of bacterial infections.

Most often, Tobrex is prescribed to dogs for treatment;

• conjunctivitis
• keratoconjunctivitis
• blepharitis
• keratitis, etc.

The main active ingredient of Tobrex is the antibiotic tobramycin, which is effective against a large number of pathogens, except enterococci, chlamydia and anaerobic bacteria.

The drops are very effective, hypoallergenic and absolutely safe, but they are expensive. Their cost is on average 175 rubles per 5 ml, which is 2 times higher than “Tsiprovet” and 3 times higher than “Bars” or “Anandin”.

The medicine should be instilled:

• 1 drop every 4 hours for a maximum of 10 days;
• in case of acute injury, on the first day, instillation is carried out at intervals of 1 hour.

The only contraindication is individual intolerance to tobramycin. Side effects may manifest as burning, redness, swelling of the eyelids, and lacrimation. In such cases, use of the drug should be discontinued. Symptoms mentioned will pass on their own.

The condition of the dog's eyes must be constantly monitored, cared for and preventatively treated, especially if there is a tendency to infectious or other eye diseases. When performing medical or hygienic procedures, you should follow several recommendations:

1. A healthy dog ​​can wash its eyes not with medications, but herbal infusions(calendula and chamomile are best) or clean boiled water.
2. Eye drops that are stored in the refrigerator should be warmed in your hands before instillation.
3. You cannot use tea leaves to wash your dog's eyes, as it greatly dries out the mucous membrane.

Important! If heavy discharge, redness or any other symptoms of eye damage appear, you should immediately take your pet to the veterinarian. The danger can threaten not only the dog, but also its owner, since eye diseases are often transmitted to humans.

How to put drops in a dog's eyes

The dog should be given eye drops when it is calm and relaxed. If the animal shows anxiety, you must first talk, stroke or calm it with other usual methods.

Then the small dog is taken on your lap, turning its back to you, and the large dog is seated on the floor, positioned behind it, so as not to frighten you with the sight of the medicine. After this, the manipulations are performed according to the following scheme:

• the eyes and periocular area are cleaned of accumulated secretions and dirt using a bandage soaked in warm boiled water or medicine;
• with one hand, spread the eyelids, slightly pulling the lower one;
• the required number of drops are released from the bottle in the second hand into the conjunctival cavity;
• check whether the medicine got exactly behind the eyelid, and did not flow past, and if necessary, repeat the procedure;
• hold the dog for several minutes to prevent it from scratching its eye or shaking its head if discomfort occurs;
• The second eye is treated in a similar way.

Important! If a dog is prescribed treatment with two drugs at the same time, they should be instilled with an interval of at least 20 minutes. In most cases, eye drops with different actions, which can reduce each other's effectiveness.

You should always monitor the condition of your dog’s eyes in order to notice and begin treatment in time, preventing the development of serious complications. There are a large number of ophthalmic drugs. Therefore, it is important to know which eye drops can be used for dogs at home to prevent, treat, or eliminate discomfort from foreign objects. In many cases, this can save the dog’s vision, health and even life.