What Are the Causes of Bloodshot Eyes on Chocolate Labrador Dogs?
There are several reasons for bloodshot eyes in chocolate Labradors. chocolate lab image by Lori Boggetti from Fotolia.com The chocolate Labrador retriever is one of three generic types of Labs. These dogs generally live 10 to 12 years and are loyal, playful and family-friendly animals. But just like humans, chocolate Labs require occasional medical attention. Specifically, they are known to have eye disorders. One common condition is the appearance of bloodshot eyes in the dog. There are several explanations for this condition. Dry Eyes Typically, the older a dog becomes, the drier its eyes get. This often causes the outer portion of the eye to get irritated and inflamed, which may result in bloodshot eyes, or in some more severe cases, a yellow discharge coming from the eye. Common antibiotics can be used to treat severe cases of dry eye that show discharge. Cherry Eye Although chocolate Labradors aren’t as prone to developing “cherry eye” as other breeds, the condition has been foun
