Conjunctivitis - Page 1

Risk factors and detection
Causes of conjunctivitis include bacterial infections; viral infections; allergies; environmental irritants, such as dust or chemicals; foreign bodies; abnormal eyelashes that rub the eye; and other eye diseases, including glaucoma, corneal ulcers, dry eye, and uveitis.

With conjunctivitis, the normally white or pink conjunctiva appears pink or red and may be swollen. Symptoms may appear in one or both eyes. In response to irritation, the eye will produce excess tears, and the discharge may be watery or mucus-like, appearing yellow or green. Your dog may rub her eye, squint, or keep the eye closed.


A watery discharge usually indicates an allergy or environmental irritant.
Thicker discharge often indicates an infection. A dog with infected conjunctiva should see a veterinarian immediately. Squinting, holding the eye shut, or other signs of pain indicate a more serious problem and require immediate medical attention.

Neonatal conjunctivitis affects puppies less than 14 days old who still have their eyelids closed. The eyes bulge and may produce a thick discharge. More than one dog in a litter can be affected. A veterinarian should treat these puppies immediately to avoid corneal damage and blindness.

Treatment
Treatment of conjunctivitis varies greatly, depending on the cause. In most
cases, your dog needs a topical antibiotic, antiviral drug, or corticosteroid. Your veterinarian will remove such irritants as foreign bodies or abnormal lashes. When conjunctivitis accompanies other conditions, such as dry eye or glaucoma, your veterinarian will also treat the primary condition to prevent recurrence of those red, watery eyes.

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More like a Steely Dan!

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 ...says the (presumptive girl?) who goes by a moniker gleaned from a Rod Stewart song!

And I doubt you have the slightest clue who I am.  

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Again, more copy and paste of random crap with no basis. You must be your vets worst nightmare! Cojuctivitis is a very common disorder, and can be caused from infectious, to environmental irritants, to foreign bodies. Symptoms typically range from discharge, follicular hyperplasia. and discomfort. Most vets will do a Schirmer Tear test, or an eye stain to rule out a corneal abrasion. Cats can exhibit Conjuctivitis due to Chlamydia Cati infection, and Herpesvirus. A thick discharge is generally bacterial. Topical antibiotics such as Tetracycline are very effective. Since you want to talk disorders affecting the eye: How about another disorder most commonly seen in GSD's.* Chronic Superficial Keratitis- progressive, bilateral keratitis beginning at the limbus and extending to the cornea. Treatment consists of topical antibiotics,antiviral or antimycotic products.Tear replacement if needed, and coticosteroids if caused by an underlying immune- mediated disorder.

****Maggs- I see you posting your usual reponse of NOTHING! You are quick to attack others for their opinions, but NEVER have your own!!! Really, if you can't wrap your mind around a productive reply, why bother. Your constant dribble is quite old. Are you  the leader of the educationally, socially challenged group you so valiantly defend??? I think so. You continually call people out with your insults about posting replies with no relevance, but you are the most guilty. Now run along and play with your imaginary dog! A simple case of calling the kettle black, don't you think?

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For Pete's sakes can't we keep the board to "Dog Stuff"  I am so tired of  the fifth grade bickering.  Please just text each other ,but leave the board for GSD Info  Thank You