What to do if your dog’s tear duct is blocked
In the past 10 days, the topic of pet health has soared on social media, especially the issue of blocked tear ducts in dogs, which has triggered widespread discussion. Many pet owners report that their dogs have increased secretions around the eyes and severe tear stains, and they are in urgent need of professional solutions. This article will systematically analyze the causes, symptoms and treatment methods of canine tear duct obstruction, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Common causes of blocked tear ducts in dogs
| Reason type | Specific instructions | Proportion statistics |
|---|---|---|
| congenital developmental abnormalities | Deformed or missing tear duct structure | 15%-20% |
| inflammation infection | Conjunctivitis/keratitis secondary | 35%-40% |
| Foreign body obstruction | Dust, hair, etc. enter | 25%-30% |
| tumor compression | Eye or nose tumors | 5%-8% |
2. Identification of typical symptoms
According to clinical data from pet hospitals, you need to be highly vigilant if you have more than three of the following symptoms:
| Symptoms | frequency of occurrence | Hazard level |
|---|---|---|
| The inner corners of the eyes are constantly moist | 92% of cases | ★★★ |
| reddish brown tear stains | 88% of cases | ★★☆ |
| Inflammation of the skin around the eyes | 65% of cases | ★★★ |
| yellow purulent discharge | 43% of cases | ★★★★ |
3. Grading treatment plan
Differentiated treatments should be taken according to the degree of blockage:
| Severity | home care methods | Medical intervention recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| Mild | Warm towel on eyes + special tear stain cleaner | Observe for 3-5 days |
| Moderate | Antibiotic eye drops + artificial tears irrigation | Requires veterinary examination |
| Severe | Disposal prohibited | Perform lacrimal duct probing immediately |
4. Key points of preventive care
According to the latest recommendations from the Pet Nutrition Society:
1.daily cleaning: Use special eye wipes with pH value of 6.0-7.0, clean the eye area 1-2 times a day
2.diet modification: Reduce foods containing additives and supplement vitamin A appropriately (200-400IU daily)
3.environmental management: Keep the humidity of the living environment at 40%-60% and avoid strong wind blowing directly on the face.
4.Regular inspection: Short-nosed dog breeds (such as French Bulldogs and Chihuahuas) are recommended to do a tear secretion test every quarter
5. Special precautions
There are three major misunderstandings that have recently been discussed on social media that you need to be wary of:
✘ Use human eye drops (may contain steroids that are harmful to dogs’ health)
✘ Forcefully massage the tear ducts (improper techniques may aggravate inflammation)
✘ Reliance on folk remedies (rinsing with tea and water may cause secondary infection)
If symptoms persist for more than 72 hours without improvement, or serious symptoms such as corneal turbidity and photophobia occur, be sure to contact a professional pet ophthalmologist in time. It is recommended to save the 24-hour pet emergency phone number in your city for emergencies.
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