Conjunctivtis

[bird 9,598]

my dogs get this above quite regular this time of the year, it when there mooching about in thick cover scenting rabbits, and if any rabbits have gone to ground , the feckers try digging them out, there like a pair of over grown terriers lol. I ve stopped them now from going in cover, even though they try to sneak off lol . what I use is (Isathal) from my vet its a clear jel, andvery good stuff no pob , but its comes in small tube £10 quid , which after 2-3 times gone wont last 2 dogs bloody expensive stuff . does anybody lurchers get this eye prob, the vet told me its all the dust etc. that getting in to there eyes , this only happens this time of the year don't get any probs in the winter. So as said no prob if stop the dogs in the thick cover and I have, but as said they try to sneak off in thick cover lol

[paulsmithy83 567]

Try the old tea bag trick. Thats meant to work. 99p for 100 plus you get a cuppa out of it

[bird 9,598]

Try the old tea bag trick. Thats meant to work. 99p for 100 plus you get a cuppa out of it

yeh paul , I tried that , it don't work , as the gel I use is great , but bloody expensive stuff ,just wondered if there was cheaper stuff out there as good. but ive stopped the dogs now going in the thick cover for couple months .then I be getting Buck fit bike work and ready for lamping anyway, so it wont hurt them, just a boring walk for a short while lol

[wi11ow 2,657]

cold tea bag my spaniel xs lay there heads out side the boxes

Edited June 15, 2015 by wi11ow

[bradus 311]

My dog gets the same I'm looking for options aswel soz for jumping on your thread bird

[bird 9,598]

My dog gets the same I'm looking for options aswel soz for jumping on your thread bird

no prob, if you find anything that's bit cheaper let me know on /or pm

[lord verminator 70]

get to a local dairy farm and ask for cattle mastitis tube, just squirt little amount in corner of eye. 1 tube will last u ages if kept in fridge.

[BIGLURKS 874]

get to a local dairy farm and ask for cattle mastitis tube, just squirt little amount in corner of eye. 1 tube will last u ages if kept in fridge.

learn something new every day will have too remember that thx

[lurchers 2,602]

Try this stuff from the chemist its called clear eye and not badly priced.atb

[skycat 6,172]

The only problem with Isathal, formerly known as Fucithalmic ointment is that it contains an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It should only be used when there is a bacterial infection, and be used as directed: similar to an oral course of antibiotics. Using it just occasionally for a day or so can lead to bacterial resistance.

 

As a daily or frequent eye cleaner salt water would be better, or something like Goldeneye which is available from a chemist and is used for minor irritations, inflammation etc.

[sandymere 8,261]

Chloramphenicol eye drops or gel for infection,

 

 

Saline wash out for dust, debris.

 

 

Piriton for an allergic reaction

 

 

 

[riohog 5,645]

and cold tea bags to sooth the eyes

[paulus 26]

Chloramphenicol eye drops or gel for infection,

 

 

Saline wash out for dust, debris.

 

 

Piriton for an allergic reaction

 

 

 

So

 

Optrex infected eye

 

Salt water

 

and antihistamine

[fireman 10,794]

Optrex is a big no no as it's a local anithesic and just numbs the eye and does not cure anything,skycat has said the stuff to use and it ain't called golden eye for nothing and a lot of bird lads use it for eye ailments as well

[bradus 311]

Thanks skycat will try goldeneye