Dry Eye

[Lkane0322]

Bailey has dry eye in one eye and gets the eye drops that the vet gives him 2X a day. He switchs between 2 brands. Any advice on anything else i can do? Sometimes its pretty bad even with the drops and other times its okay.

Maybe some home remedies??

 

[kazzy220]

I'm sorry but despite the multitude of things that have gone wrong with Maggie's health ... that is something we haven't had and let's hope she skips this paticular ailment!!!

 

[Lucy-licious]

Sorry nothing i can suggest either, just keep them clean and use artificial tears 2-3 times a day.

 

[Gertie's Mom]

Oh geez, sorry I can't help at all. I guess I'd have to go with @lucylambchots suggestion. I'd clear it with your vet first, but maybe some over-the-counter artificial tears eye drops in addition to the prescribed ones? I really just don't know.

 

[bullmama]

Can you use lubricating eye ointment? You can get this at walgreens..... I would ask your vet if you can use this as well. Poor baby. I cannot even imagine what that would feel like- it must be very uncomfortable!!!

 

[Bella'sMom]

Wow, how ironic you just posted this. My elder bully just got diagnosed with Dry Eye today. In fact one is so dry that it has a secondary infection, so we are doing drops 4x a day. My vet said that the dry eye drops were very expensive to purchase via Rx, she actually makes up her own mix. She said is was olive oil and 0.2% cyclosporine. I hope this makes her feel better, she has been doing so terrible the past week. I am hoping that any little relief perks her up.