If your dog’s eyes suddenly become swollen after being kept for a period of time, are you anxious? Many dog ​​owners are very concerned about what happens if the dog’s eyes are swollen and what to do if the dog’s eyes are swollen and cannot be opened. In fact, special medicine is needed to reduce the swelling. So how to reduce the swelling of the dog’s eyes? Let’s read on!

1. If your eyes are red and swollen, it may be due to allergies. If it is a single eye, it may also be caused by trauma, such as being bitten by a mosquito. However, for dogs, the most important thing when dealing with eye injuries is care. You can try giving it eye drops every two hours, and it usually takes three days to recover. Of course, it’s best to listen to your veterinarian’s advice before choosing medication, and give your dog medication only after getting permission.

2. If the dog’s eyes are red and swollen due to canine distemper infection, or the eyes cannot be opened, in this case, the dog should be sent to the hospital for treatment immediately, and the dog’s eyes should be wiped with saline every day.

3. If the tissue behind the eye is swollen, it will also cause redness and swelling, which will cause the eyeball to swell and push the eyeball outward. For example, when a dog suffers a head injury due to a traffic accident, infection, tumors, and glaucoma may occur if the injury is not treated promptly. Any delay could result in the dog losing its eyeball, so it should receive immediate veterinary treatment.

In short, you must pay attention to red and swollen dog eyes. No matter what the reason is, it is best to take it to a regular pet hospital for treatment, so as not to delay the condition, cause the dog's red and swollen condition to become more and more serious, and may even affect the dog's health.