Cockapoo Eye Care

Just like our own eyes, your Cockapoo’s eyes are extremely sensitive and require good care and attention. In this article, I’ll share a few tips and suggestions to ensure your Cockapoo’s eyes stay healthy and infection-free.

Here are some tips to help keep your Cockapoo’s eyes out.

• Examine the sides of your Cockapoo’s eyes and make sure they are totally clear of mucus. Unwanted bacteria will quickly grow in the mucus and this could potentially be transferred to the eyes. If your dog is suffering from mucus buildup, seek the help and advice of your local veterinarian. They will usually suggest a sterile eye wash that will allow you to remove mucus.
• If your Cockapoo is a bit ‘intense’ in the presence of other dogs, it is important to keep good control of your dog, as eye trauma sustained from fights can be extremely unpleasant; sadly many dogs have lost an eye to some kind of ‘junk’.
• Does your dog constantly ride with his head out of the car window? If this is the case then it is very easy for small particles to get into your eyes which could cause an infection or injury. Likewise, larger objects, such as a tree branch or a stone thrown by another vehicle, could cause more serious injuries to your dog.
• Be careful not to expose your dog to substances that are potentially irritating, so consider where you walk with him, what’s on the ground, or what vapors may be in the air.
• Take a set of blunt scissors and then cut the hair around your pet’s eyes. Doing this will help ensure that long hairs don’t sting your dog’s eyes and can also help prevent harmful microbes on the hairs from coming into contact with your dog’s eyes.
• Tear stains are a problem in Cockapoos simply because this breed of dog does not possess good tear duct drainage. Any tears that cannot be drained simply roll down and out of the eye and can cause staining around the eye, because wet hairs attract and collect debris and dust. You can easily help alleviate problems with this discoloration simply by making sure the hair around your eyes is trimmed frequently. If the discoloration is high, there are several solutions and commercial products that can help. You should always consult with your veterinarian for help and advice before applying any type of treatment solution on your dog.
• By routinely checking your dog’s eyes, you’ll be able to catch any problems before they become serious. If you see something wrong, I suggest you contact your vet as soon as possible. Eye problems in dogs are really common, the most common being conjunctivitis. Eye infections are usually bacterial and are easily cured with antibiotics. Antibiotics will be in liquid or lotion form.
• Bacterial eye infections will certainly go away much faster if your dog can’t scratch or paw at his eyes. You should get a cone collar because they will stop the dog from itching on the face. It will also help prevent the problem from moving from one eye to the other.

The above facts are presented as a general guide. For anyone who isn’t sure exactly how to care for their Cockapoo’s eyes, be sure to talk to your Cockapoo’s vet. They can describe to him all the symptoms of common eye diseases, along with symptoms he should be aware of. They will also be able to demonstrate the ideal way to clean and maintain your dogs eyes, so they stay healthy and trouble free.