Goopy eyes and itchy ears

[Gibby816]

Hello. I have been feeding my EBD the Royal Canin dry food for bulldogs for about 4 months. I am seeing an increase in green glop in his eyes after sleeping and itchy ears- excessive rubbing on carpet/furniture. Also, prior to the food change, he lost fur in two patches on his sides. I am hoping to help him out with suggestions. I have been seeing ads for a supplement for the eye and itch problem. Has anyone tried something like that? Advice welcome, please. TIA

 

[helsonwheels]

Hello. I have been feeding my EBD the Royal Canin dry food for bulldogs for about 4 months. I am seeing an increase in green glop in his eyes after sleeping and itchy ears- excessive rubbing on carpet/furniture. Also, prior to the food change, he lost fur in two patches on his sides. I am hoping to help him out with suggestions. I have been seeing ads for a supplement for the eye and itch problem. Has anyone tried something like that? Advice welcome, please. TIA

Hello, welcome to EBN. You just mentioned your problem, Royal Canin!

You will be visiting more and more your vet if you don’t get your dog off that brand. A lot of other members ask the same question as your dog, 75% we see dogs are on Royal Canin, Science Hill, Purina, Iams, etc. they are all kibbles full of grains. If you can’t do a raw diet and want to continue with kibbles, look into Zignature, Fromm, Acana…. Also buy raw liver at your grocery store, cut in small pieces, use about 1/4 cup per day for the first week ish then 1/2 cup daily. It will build his immune system. Use it as a topper. You can also use a couple tablespoons of either/or fermented sauerkraut from the fridge section, goats milk, Kefir……but do get off that kibble immediately. Read in the form about kibbles and you will see it’s not recommended. Also buy marrow bones as attached photos. Give it raw. It will keep him busy while building his gut flora.

 

[Gibby816]

Hello, welcome to EBN. You just mentioned your problem, Royal Canin!

You will be visiting more and more your vet if you don’t get your dog off that brand. A lot of other members ask the same question as your dog, 75% we see dogs are on Royal Canin, Science Hill, Purina, Iams, etc. they are all kibbles full of grains. If you can’t do a raw diet and want to continue with kibbles, look into Zignature, Fromm, Acana…. Also buy raw liver at your grocery store, cut in small pieces, use about 1/4 cup per day for the first week ish then 1/2 cup daily. It will build his immune system. Use it as a topper. You can also use a couple tablespoons of either/or fermented sauerkraut from the fridge section, goats milk, Kefir……but do get off that kibble immediately. Read in the form about kibbles and you will see it’s not recommended. Also buy marrow bones as attached photos. Give it raw. It will keep him busy while building his gut flora.

Thank you! I assumed sincE thE vEt sElls RC that it was good FoR him. I will take your advice.

 

[helsonwheels]

Thank you! I assumed sincE thE vEt sElls RC that it was good FoR him. I will take your advice.

Vets get a kickback on every bag they sell. Just stay away from them brands and do use what I’ve mentioned to build his immune system back up. he’ll be fine. Keep us posted

 

[2BullyMama]

Agree… get in a better food, raw or gently cooked are best and try to avoid chicken if you stay with a kibble

 

[1Chumly]

Agree about changing foods.
Eyes are always considered urgent and as your dog has green goop, I would get him to a vet. It could be a sign of infection or inflammation. Prescription drops will, in all likelihood, clear that up. Good luck!

When to See a Vet​

You should take your dog to a veterinarian promptly if:

• The discharge is green or yellow and recurs after cleaning.
• The eye is red, swollen, painful, or crusted shut.
• Your dog is rubbing its eyes or squinting.

Veterinarians typically prescribe antibiotic eye drops or ointments if infection is confirmed and may test for underlying causes like tear gland dysfunction or blocked ducts.
While mild, clear discharge may not be serious, green goop is usually a sign of infection that needs treatment to prevent corneal damage or worsening eye disease.