Dog Eye Injuries

Any condition that causes your pet to squint or protect his eye; any suspected trauma to
the eye; any abnormal appearance of the eyeball; any time the eyelid cannot cover the
eyeball, these are potential emergencies and veterinary attention should be sought
immediately.

What to Do
· If the eye has been dislocated from the socket (proptosis) or the lids cannot close
over the eyeball, keep the eyeball moist with contact lens wetting solution, K-Y
jelly, water, or moist compresses. An old home remedy that works is keeping the
eye moist with pure honey.

· If an irritating chemical or other product accidentally gets into the eye, flush it with
running water, or water (or saline) squeezed from a compress or a sponge for a
minimum of 15 minutes. (Saline: dissolve 2 teaspoons of table salt in I quart of
water)

· Always seek veterinary attention immediately. Eyes are quite fragile and just a few
minutes could mean the difference between sight and blindness.

What NOT to Do
· Do not attempt to treat the eyes, or remove a foreign object, yourself.
· Do not try to push a proptosed eyeball back into the socket. This must be done
under anesthesia so as not to cause damage to the eyeball’s interior.

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