4 Basic Eye Care Tips For Your Dog

4 Basic Eye Care Tips For Your Dog
By Darren Lintern

Once it comes to caring for the family pet, don't ignore the appropriate eye care and safety. Some pet owners forget the small aspects when it comes down to grooming the dog which might lead to health concerns in the future. Below are four useful dog eye-care pointers.

1. On a daily basis, inspect your pup's eyes and clean away any "morning crust" that might have build up overnight. If this crust is ignored, and builds up, your pup may endure a very painful and irritating reaction. Use a soft cloth and warm water to wipe the eyes clear.

2. If your breed of dog has extremely long hair, do the best to clip near her eyes. Although, there are a few breeds out there that are meant to have long hair overlapping or covering their eyes, this can result in irritation if this hair is constantly itching close to the eye. Simply use your judgment and attempt to err on the side of your pet's health instead of her appearance.

3. If bathing your four legged friend, aim to avoid squirting shampoo and flea chemicals on top of her head. Even if you're being really careful, there's always a risk that some of this substance might spray in her eyes. Lightly rub the shampoo onto your hands and then across your pet's scalp and adjacent face areas. This can prevent possible eye annoyance.

4. When taking your doggy along for a car journey, avoid the temptation to allow her to stick her head out of the windows. It can be a joy to admire your dog having a lot fun as you're are driving about, but there is the risk of a critical eye injury, or even the risk of loosing an eye as a result of being struck by a pebble.

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