How Do You Protect A Dog From Eye Injury?
Dogs can have many problems with their eyes. Cornea damage is the most common eye problem that results from injury. If your dog has damaged his cornea, his eye turns red and you may see him pawing at his eye or rubbing his eye against the floor, furniture or people. If your dog has cornea damage, take him to the vet. Keep your dog on a leash when outside unless you are in a fenced area that is clear of debris, brush and shrubs. The most common cause of eye injury in dogs is scratches, cuts and punctures to the cornea caused by running through branches and brush. Put your car windows down for the dog while driving, but not far enough that she can get her head out. Although many dogs love to ride with the wind in their faces, pieces of debris can strike them in the eye, causing cornea damage. The debris could even get lodged in the dog’s eye. Take the dog out of the yard whenever you are spraying chemicals. Leave her inside the house for a couple of hours after spraying plants in the gar
