Can a corneal abrasion become a corneal ulcer in canines?
After 2-3 days of treatment, your dog should be re-examined to determine if proper healing is occurring. If not, surgery may be recommended for your pets condition. Are there any side-effects from the eye medications? Occasionally a dog will be allergic to an ophthalmic antibiotic. If your dog seems to be in more pain after the medication is used, discontinue it and contact your veterinarian immediately. A corneal ulcer is extremely painful so the eye is kept tightly shut. Atropine relieves the pain but also dilates the pupil widely. Therefore, the eye is very sensitive to light and many dogs will squint or close the eye when exposed to bright light. The effect of atropine may last for several days after the drug is discontinued. Do not be alarmed if the pupil stays dilated for several days. My dog began to drool excessively and paw at its mouth after I administered the eye medications. Is that a reaction? No. The tear ducts carry tears from the eyes to the back of the throat. The eye
