and include the LiquiGel formula along with the regular drops in my thinking. IMHO the drops are better for flushing out sticky goop but the gel is longer-lasting when replacing the moisture in the eye either after cleaning, or just periodically during the day/evening.

and include the LiquiGel formula along with the regular drops in my thinking. IMHO the drops are better for flushing out sticky goop but the gel is longer-lasting when replacing the moisture in the eye either after cleaning, or just periodically during the day/evening.

the eye better. This is what doctors prescribe for people with mild dry eye.

the eye better. This is what doctors prescribe for people with mild dry eye.

and that's a commonly used eye medication for minor redness or irritation EXCEPT WHEN A KNOWN ULCER IS PRESENT, because the "dex" part of this is dexamethasone, a steroid. The other two ingredients are antibiotics. Yes, this is a good basic eye med except when the dog is blinking or acting like the eye is painful...which usually means "ulcer" and the steroid can retard healing rather than helping...in these cases you need verification from your vet re the ulcer and switch to a medication that is antibiotic only...and usually have the eye rechecked in 10-14 days. If there is some residual cloudiness after the ulcer has healed, its okay to go back to the neo-poly-dex...but if the ulcer is not healing, a procedure called a keratotomy may be needed (debridement of the corneal surface where the ulcer is, and sewing up the 3rd eyelid for a natural bandage for about two weeks, still using a/b's for healing.

Some vets use Gentocin for their standard eye a/b...some use erythromycin, and there are a few others...depending on cost and strength/need.

One difference I would point out, in cases where there is occasional redness in the eye but no ulcer is suspected, is that if you have Neo-Poly-Dex and use it, you're using a mild Rx item...which I'm okay with. If you use a commercial product like Visine "Gets the Red Out" it works by constricting the small blood vessels in the white of the eye (popular action by show dog owners ringside if needed) but you're not really providing medical treatment...just cosmetic. Sometimes, however, that's all that is desired.

and that's a commonly used eye medication for minor redness or irritation EXCEPT WHEN A KNOWN ULCER IS PRESENT, because the "dex" part of this is dexamethasone, a steroid. The other two ingredients are antibiotics. Yes, this is a good basic eye med except when the dog is blinking or acting like the eye is painful...which usually means "ulcer" and the steroid can retard healing rather than helping...in these cases you need verification from your vet re the ulcer and switch to a medication that is antibiotic only...and usually have the eye rechecked in 10-14 days. If there is some residual cloudiness after the ulcer has healed, its okay to go back to the neo-poly-dex...but if the ulcer is not healing, a procedure called a keratotomy may be needed (debridement of the corneal surface where the ulcer is, and sewing up the 3rd eyelid for a natural bandage for about two weeks, still using a/b's for healing.

Some vets use Gentocin for their standard eye a/b...some use erythromycin, and there are a few others...depending on cost and strength/need.

One difference I would point out, in cases where there is occasional redness in the eye but no ulcer is suspected, is that if you have Neo-Poly-Dex and use it, you're using a mild Rx item...which I'm okay with. If you use a commercial product like Visine "Gets the Red Out" it works by constricting the small blood vessels in the white of the eye (popular action by show dog owners ringside if needed) but you're not really providing medical treatment...just cosmetic. Sometimes, however, that's all that is desired.

Our dog had entropian when she was younger, and had surgery for it. However the vet that performed the surgery did a poor job because instead of entropian (where the eyelids push onto the cornea) she has ectropian (i.e. like a st.bernard) where the bottom of her eyelids hang down a bit. As a result she gets a lot of dirt/debris in there and sometimes get an infection. Its like running around all day with your lower eyelids pulled down!

Anyway, our vet has prescribed an ointment called Neomycin(along with other stuff) and we've had to apply it 7-10 days until it clears up. However, the vet did warn us to stop using it if she started blinking excessively and to call her.

Not sure if your dog is having allergies, or an infection but if its a solid, green, booger looking discharge then its more than likely an infection.

Our dog had entropian when she was younger, and had surgery for it. However the vet that performed the surgery did a poor job because instead of entropian (where the eyelids push onto the cornea) she has ectropian (i.e. like a st.bernard) where the bottom of her eyelids hang down a bit. As a result she gets a lot of dirt/debris in there and sometimes get an infection. Its like running around all day with your lower eyelids pulled down!

Anyway, our vet has prescribed an ointment called Neomycin(along with other stuff) and we've had to apply it 7-10 days until it clears up. However, the vet did warn us to stop using it if she started blinking excessively and to call her.

Not sure if your dog is having allergies, or an infection but if its a solid, green, booger looking discharge then its more than likely an infection.

its not all the time but from time to time Elaine what kinda of drops do you recommend? She is only 7 mths old and our first bully so I was not sure what was going on I too was watching to see if it was the onset of and infection but it just comes and goes.... Elaine thanks for always sharing your GREAT knowledge!

its not all the time but from time to time Elaine what kinda of drops do you recommend? She is only 7 mths old and our first bully so I was not sure what was going on I too was watching to see if it was the onset of and infection but it just comes and goes.... Elaine thanks for always sharing your GREAT knowledge!

with artificial tears, since what you're removing is thickened tears due to insufficient dilution. Its easy to wipe away the gooey stuff but you must replace the moisture or 1)more goop will appear shortly and/or 2)the cornea can become "scratched" from scraping over a semi-dry surface by the blinking...if you add moisture the eyelid will "glide" and the dog will be much more comfortable. This "dryness" causing the goop can often be attributed to Spring allergies or just warm and/or windy weather and the dog's being outside for longer periods of time.

When buying artificial tears, pickup a couple bottles, and keep them in a few places around the house (in the kitchen and perhaps near your lounge chair or wherever the bully settles during the evening).

with artificial tears, since what you're removing is thickened tears due to insufficient dilution. Its easy to wipe away the gooey stuff but you must replace the moisture or 1)more goop will appear shortly and/or 2)the cornea can become "scratched" from scraping over a semi-dry surface by the blinking...if you add moisture the eyelid will "glide" and the dog will be much more comfortable. This "dryness" causing the goop can often be attributed to Spring allergies or just warm and/or windy weather and the dog's being outside for longer periods of time.

When buying artificial tears, pickup a couple bottles, and keep them in a few places around the house (in the kitchen and perhaps near your lounge chair or wherever the bully settles during the evening).

few and far between...but...doesn't have problem with tears...i have no idea what's going on...it will last a couple days...then not again for months

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few and far between...but...doesn't have problem with tears...i have no idea what's going on...it will last a couple days...then not again for months

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it could be dry eye.

You can use artificial tears a couple of times a day to help keep the eyes moist.

Next time he goes to the vet you can have him tested for tear production.

If he does have dry eye the vet will probably prescribe Optimmune which is a cyclosporine ointment which will have to be applied daily for the rest of the dog's life.

Sue

it could be dry eye.

You can use artificial tears a couple of times a day to help keep the eyes moist.

Next time he goes to the vet you can have him tested for tear production.

If he does have dry eye the vet will probably prescribe Optimmune which is a cyclosporine ointment which will have to be applied daily for the rest of the dog's life.

Sue