Like our own eyes, your Cockapoo’s eyes are extremely sensitive and require good care and attention. In this article, I will share a few points and suggestions to ensure that your Cockapoo’s eyes remain in healthy condition and infection free.
Here are some tips to help maintain your Cockapoo’s eyes.
- Examine the sides of your Cockapoo’s eyes and make sure they are completely free of mucus. Unwanted bacteria will grow rapidly in the mucus and this could potentially transfer to the eyes. If your dog suffers from mucus build-up, seek the help and advice of your local vet. They will usually suggest a sterile eye rinse that will allow you to remove mucus.
- As your Cockapoo is a bit ‘intense’ in the presence of other dogs, it is important to maintain good control of your dog, as eye trauma from fighting can be extremely unpleasant; sadly, many dogs have lost an eye through some kind of ‘junk’.
- Does your dog constantly travel with his head out of the car window? If this is the case, then it is very easy for small particles to enter your eyes, which could cause an infection or injury. Also, larger objects such as a tree branch or a stone thrown by another vehicle could cause a more severe injury to your dog.
- Be careful not to expose your dog to substances that may be irritating, so consider where you walk with him, what is on the ground, or what fumes may be in the air.
- Take a set of blunt scissors and then cut the hair around your pet’s eyes. Doing this will help ensure that the long hairs do not pinch your dog’s eyes and can also help prevent microbes present in the hairs from coming into contact with his eyes.
- Tear stains are a problem in Cockapoos simply because this breed of dog does not have good tear duct drainage. Any tears that cannot drain simply slide down and out of the eye and can lead to staining around the eye, because wet hairs attract and accumulate debris and dust. You can easily help alleviate problems with this discoloration simply by making sure the hair around the eyes is cut frequently. If the discoloration is high, there are several commercially available solutions and products that can help. You should always consult with your veterinarian for help and advice before applying any type of treatment solution to your dog.
- By routinely checking your dog’s eyes, you will be able to catch any problems before they become serious. If you notice any problems, I suggest that you contact your vet as soon as possible. Eye problems in dogs are actually commonplace, the most typical being conjunctivitis. Eye infections are usually bacterial and are easily cured with antibiotics. The antibiotics will be in liquid or lotion form.
- Bacterial eye infections will certainly clear up much faster if your dog is unable to scratch or touch his eyes. You should get a tapered collar because it will prevent the dog from biting your face. It will also help prevent the problem from passing from one eye to the other.
The above facts are presented as a general guide. For anyone unsure of how to care for their Cockapoos eyes, be sure to speak with your vet. They can describe all the symptoms of common eye ailments for you, along with symptoms to look out for. They will also be able to demonstrate the ideal way to clean and maintain their dogs’ eyes, so that they remain healthy and free of problems.