Properly Cleaning Your Dog’s Eyes

We love our dogs! They are a part of the family, so ensuring we are properly caring for them is an essential part of life. While we make sure our dogs are groomed and looking their best, we should be careful not to overlook their eyes. Properly cleaning your dog’s eyes is extremely important for their visual health and appearance. It’s A Dog’s Life mobile grooming makes special effort to ensure that your pet’s eyes remain clean. If your pet has had a dirty experience and has dirt near or around their eyes, give us a call at (855) 774-SPAW (7729).

THE IMPORTANCE OF EYE CLEANING

Because dogs are susceptible to different eye conditions, much like humans, their eyes should be cleaned regularly. A healthy dog’s eyes will have a clear secretion, which can be easily wiped away. If you notice a secretion that appears bloody or yellowish in color, take your dog to his or her veterinarian immediately.

Common eye problems dogs suffer that are similar to those a human may encounter include:

• Allergies
• Infections
• Sties

Dogs who are lighter in color may develop darker brown tear-stains underneath their eyes, which is often the result of excess fluid that wets or dampens the fur around the eyes and results in the rapid growth or several kinds of yeast, which of course, can result in yeast infection. These tear-stains can be avoided if the dog is kept clean and his or her hair is kept out of their eyes. Ask your veterinarian for a recommendation regarding one of the many commercial products that help remove tear-stains.

REGULAR PET GROOMING IS BENEFICIAL

When you have your groomer visit your pet for regular grooming, the groomer can check for tear-stains and can make sure the pet is clean, so the hair is not irritating their eyes. Regular grooming makes your pet look better and cleaner, and he or she will also be less likely to experience eye or ear problems, which often result from uncleanliness.