What Could Be Causing My Dog To Have Red, Bloodshot Eyes?
Q:strong> My Boston Terrier, Sushi, has red bloodshot eyes. What could be causing this to happen?
A:strong> Are your dog's eyes bothering her or do they seem to be itchy? Sometimes allergies can do this just like it can in humans. Some dogs also just have eyes that are more bloodshot than others. It is possible that she has an underlying conjunctivitis or other eye problem which can be easily diagnosed by your veterinarian.
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Anonymous January 27, 2009 8:48 PM
My dog's eyes just started turning red, watery and wants to keep them closed. She is rubbing them. What could cause this?
Jennifer March 12, 2009 4:07 AM
My boston had the same thing and we went to a pet store and got eye drops and some bacterial ointment and it went away within a week and hasnt came back. we moved to another state and I think it was just allergies and getting used to it. It cost like $16 total but way cheaper than going to a vet. Try it!! Hope that helps
Rebecca April 3, 2009 10:17 PM
my 1 1/2yr old Rottie has suddenly got bblood shot eyes...Im concerned that he has internal bleeding or lack of Iron?? could he just be having a allergic reaction?
Quiza April 17, 2009 1:56 AM
my dog is my baby and her eyes is red and one of them seem to look infected I have been washing her eye but hasen't got better
Ali April 29, 2009 9:26 PM
my dog Lucky will get red eyes not only from hay fever but shortly after eating different treats. It may be a food allergy, pay attention if your dogs eyes turn red shortly after eating a particular type of food. good luck!
Loretta April 30, 2009 8:23 AM
I've had Bostons my whole life. Eye wash and eye ointment will do the trick.
Also, keep dye free Benydryl on your shelf. It helps with allergies, and some Bostons are allergic to bug bites-give them Benydryl in an eye dropper depending on their weight.
My girl is 17 lbs, and she gets 1/2 tsp. 2x a day.
shirley May 7, 2009 12:07 AM
my bostonterrier went to vet today because of redness and swelling of right eye could not open it very well gave me eye drops and infection medicine
Natalie May 12, 2009 12:36 PM
i just recently noticed that my dogs eyes have a red tint to them and seem to be blood shot. A few days ago her left eye had white gewy stuff around it. She also seems more tired than usual. Please, if you have any idea of whats wrong with my dog, i love her and am very worried about her.
thanks
Anonymous May 25, 2009 1:55 PM
My dog has 2 red eyes and they seem to be rolling around he is also very tired and is keeping his eyes closed most of the time does anyone have any advice? poz and ty
Lori May 28, 2009 10:29 PM
My dog has two slightly red eyes. Her breed is
Shih-Tzu and was once diagnosed as having a condition of extra upper eye lashes. Because of this condition, I would like to know if her blood shot eyes are life threatening or can I just ignore it.
coCo June 4, 2009 10:23 PM
my dog has both her eyes kinda red. we hve also notice tht sometimes they look crystal clear i thnk that there is something wrong but we just can tell wht is the problm. :/
pat June 20, 2009 5:24 AM
my cavalier puppy, 4 months old has just developed a red bloodshot eye, she is tired and not herself, losing her appetite a bit, she is booked into the vet on monday, can anybody help or know what it may be? thanks
Rene July 22, 2009 9:29 AM
Our boston get bloodshot eyes when she gets tired, just like people, doesn't bother her at all. Maybe yours is just tired.
gail November 13, 2009 12:06 PM
Our huskita eyes have just become blodshot they don,t seem to be annoying him but I am still worried any ideas
kylie November 18, 2009 2:39 AM
i have just noticed that my staffy pup has been getting blood shot eyes and a conjunctivitis look when she is out side
toots November 20, 2009 8:10 PM
It very well could be stress, something new in the house, the dogs enviroment, trip to the vet......
wait two days take to vet...... If it is a continous thing, go to the vet now......