Constant Dog Eye Discharge, No Infection

Or did the problem start AFTER she had been vaccinated?

From her photo, I can see that she has non-pigmented third eyelids (at the inner corner of a dog and cat’s eyes they have another eyelid that can raise up to protect the eye). This third eyelid usually has pigment at the leading margin. When it is NOT pigmented, it is more sensitive to light, dust, mold, pollen, etc.

Just from the photo I can see that she does not have allergies, otherwise she would be constantly rubbing or itching at her face and eyes. Her breed is not one that is susceptible to clogged tear ducts… that is more common in short nosed breeds like Pekingese and Pugs. Dry eye (lack of production of enough tears) usually presents with very thick crusted dry matter adhering to the upper and lower eyelids and eyelashes.

If this is something secondary to the effects of a vaccination, then she should be treated with homeopathic remedies to treat ‘vaccinosis’. If this is due to her own susceptibility from non-pigmented third eyelids, then I usually make sure the patient is VERY healthy:

1. NO ‘over’ vaccinations. I advise treating for vaccinosis and have a holistic veterinarian write an exemption form for her.

2. DIET-NO DRY DOG FOOD. See our page on 10 Best Dog Food Options and consider a RAW dog food diet.

Having enough moisture from the diet will ensure a healthy skin, hair coat, and clear eyes. Also, raw meat contains VITAMIN C. ALL animals make their own VIT C, except humans, monkeys, guinea pigs and the Mediterranean fruit bat.

So, WE need to have Vit C in our diet every day. But dog food companies do not need to add any vitamin C to dog food because dogs make their own. But if YOUR dog is NOT making enough vitamin C, and she had adverse reaction to vaccination that weakened her immune system, how will she heal? Where will she get enough vitamin C for her immune system? In a RAW dog food diet.

3. NO TOXIC FLEA OR TICK PRODUCTS–see our page on natural dog flea treatment. Check out EVOLV, a natural product made from cedar oil.

Another resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org.

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Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

Related Pages:
– Dog Eye Problems,
– Ask a Vet Online Library – Dog Eye Problems Section

DISCLAIMER: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.