When we first got our boy he quickly got conjunctivitis. The vet gave us an eye drop (we didn't use it this time as it said to be used within a certain time of opening and we weren't sure what may happen if we used it 6 months later). This time round the vet receptionist said we would need another apt and prescription (nearly £40 all in). The eye drops at £7 online (plus prescription cost). So this time round we have just battled a very mild case of red eye with an over the counter eye gel and daily wipes of mixed cider vinegar and water. (Also what was recommended previously). This has cleared it up nicely. However, now the other eye has clear tears like he is crying. He isn't irritated by this, its not red nor sore. There is no pawing at it, infact he doesn't even appear to notice. Anyone any experience in clear tears?
With eyes I personally wouldn't take a risk trying to treat it myself unless I was 100% sure I knew what it was. I know it's expensive to see the vet and for the prescription, but I do think you can't take risks where eyes are concerned.
Are tears running out of his eye? If so that points to a blocked tear duct. That would definitely be a job for the Vet. I agree with Naya....best not to muck around with eyes.
Thank you We haven't done anything we shouldn't have don't worry. It only started today (vets closed). Will book him in as soon as we can get an apt
Agree re see vet for eyes. But clear tears might just mean some dust. My boy had this (tearing) after the beach - lots of sand. I took wet cotton wool and wiped gently, removed all the sand around his eyes, and gently wiped outwards from his eyelids where I could see sand. He loved it, deep restful breathing. Eyes were fine afterwards, no more tearing.
Once you get the all clear from the vet that it's nothing more serious, you might consider just adding daily eye drops to your routine. My boy had issues with his eyes when we were in Spain from the dry climate plus lots of wind/sand at the beach. The vet there recommended over the counter moisture eye drops for humans twice a day. Easy to get, inexpensive and it did indeed seem to resolve most of the tearing problem he was having. As you're already aware, have a look at the expiration warnings on the packaging as most human eye drop products have a 'discard 30 days after opening' notification on them. Hope all goes well at the vet!
Hi all. We knew what he had and what we needed from the vet (the prescription) and the isathal is available online for £7 with prescription. It annoys me so much that this has cost me nearly £80 at the vets. (Initial appt £36.50. £21 for the 3g drops and another £26 for a check up next week) When he has had it before and we knew the signs and what he needed. A prescription is £8.30 or so. We will be using cold tea bags weekly for a little eye mask going forward As advised by the vet.
