RE: red eye socket(s)
Hi Terry, There are a lot of changes going on in the mouth and jaw of a young puppy and it is not unusual for the eyes to be a little droopy and red when teething, also the jaw is making some huge changes and soon will look like Pinochio. So long as the discharge in the eye is not yellow or greenish then there is likely no infection but do keep watch on those eyelids that they do not turn in and irritate the eyeball. Use a separate clean soft tissue for each eye and gently clean wiping towards the nose for the inner corners. Any tearing from the outside corner can be an early indication of entropia (eyelid turning in) and then you will need further consultation. Rose Tierney.
red eye socket(s)
My berner pup has a chronic red eye (socket) condition. The vet and breeder do not feel it is a problem. I noticed some berners, pups and even adult dogs at a local berner event had the same condition. She has to have her eyes wiped sometimes, especially after she wakes up. She appears to have no vision problems or pain. The breeder said this can occur early in the berner's life and it will eventually clear up. The vet gave drops initially then told me to discontinue the eye drops when she did not have her eye socket clear up. I am not overly concerned by their mutual assessment but am curious if this is common with bern such as a heredity problem? My puppy does not seem affected in any way other than being bothered that my wife pay extra attention and clean around her eyes. Terry
