Do Bulldogs get eye infections?
Certain breeds are more prone to eye conditions that lead to infection. For example, breeds with drooping skin like shar-peis, bulldogs, and mastiffs can develop eyelid problems that cause irritation. Breeds with shortened snouts and bulging eyes, like shih tzus, pugs, and bulldogs are prone to corneal issues.
What kind of eye problems does an English Bulldog have?
English bulldog eye issues may include cataracts, distichiasis (abnormal growth of extra eyelashes), entropion (eyelid rolls out or drops), and ectropion ( eyelid rolls in, causing irritation ). Bulldogs are also vulnerable to a prolapse of nictitating membrane or “cherry eye”—a protruding third eyelid.
What does it mean if your Bulldog has cherry eye?
If you see a red, irritated mass of fleshy tissue protruding from the inside corner of one or both of your bully’s eyes, your dog may have cherry eye. Cherry eye is a condition involving the prolapsed gland of your bulldog’s third eyelid. Other possible symptoms include excessive tearing, discharge, or draining from the eye.
What to do if your English Bulldog has conjunctivitis?
Use sterile eye wash instead of hydrogen peroxide around your dog’s eyes to avoid injury if the liquid comes into contact with his eyes. Do not leave conjunctivitis untreated; repeated infections can cause the eyeball to retract or the eyelids to turn inward, causing pain and loss of vision.
What causes a bulldog to get a corneal ulcer?
Corneal ulcers are also commonly caused by chemical burns that occur when a bully gets soap or shampoo in his eyes. Bully owners must take every possible precaution to protect their bulldogs’ eyes from shampoo exposure during bathing. Other causes of corneal ulcers include untreated dry eye, infection, and disease.
Why does my English Bulldog’s eye look like a cherry?
This commonly occurs in puppies when a tear gland bulges out, looking like a red cherry. However, it can occur in dogs of any age from allergies or eye trauma, as well. When caught early, it can usually be massaged back into place with an eye lubricant. Untreated, it becomes swollen and infected and may need surgical intervention.
What kind of eye problems does a bulldog have?
Several eye problems that may affect your bully are genetic and involve abnormal eyelashes. Distichiasis is a condition that occurs when the eyelashes grow in an abnormal location on the eyelid, or they grow in an abnormal direction. Sometimes, a bulldog may grow an entire extra row of eyelashes.
How to take care of an English Bulldog’s eyes?
Because this breed is prone to numerous health issues, daily care of your dog’s eyes can clue you in to brewing problems. Clean your dog’s tear stains several times a week to avoid infections that could spread to the eye. Wet a cotton ball with sterile eye wash and gently rub it in the folds around your bulldog’s eyes to clean dried discharge.
Use sterile eye wash instead of hydrogen peroxide around your dog’s eyes to avoid injury if the liquid comes into contact with his eyes. Do not leave conjunctivitis untreated; repeated infections can cause the eyeball to retract or the eyelids to turn inward, causing pain and loss of vision.