Eye Drops for Dogs

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Jul 31st, 2021 9:31 am

CauseBurn [OP]: Jr. Member; Jan 1, 2013; 143 posts; 187 upvotes; Ontario

Jul 31st, 2021 9:31 am

Eye Drops for Dogs

My little dog has had a prolapsed third eye for over a year now.

The veterinary business in Canada has been a never ending series of disappointment, ineptitude and money grabs.

The most basic vet questions come with a $90 charge, It is to the point that I am looking online for answers.

Does anyone recommend or have good results using any over the counter eye-drops? I am not looking for a prescription product at all, just looking for a safe product that provides lubrication for my dogs eyes.

I have been looking around and Systane seems to be a popular brand, though they have many types of products.

ISOPTO Tears is another product, but I cant seem to find that for purchase anywhere.

Any recommendations? Thanks in advance

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Jul 31st, 2021 10:50 am

Blanche123: Deal Addict; Jan 28, 2014; 3829 posts; 943 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 31st, 2021 10:50 am

You won't (or should I say shouldn't) get recommendations from an Internet board. It is possible that your dog will need to see an eye specialist and be prescribed prescription eye drops. Or the specialist vet will recommend a type of eye drop such as Systane that can be purchased at the pharmacy. And $90 is cheap compared to an exam by an eye specialist.

Note though that while our dog needed both the prescription drops morning and night and the Systane "as required" - it was only one particular type of Systane and it is available, but I am not about to say which one it is. I do not want to make matters worse for your dog.

The first person you should see is your primary vet who will refer you to an eye specialist if required. The fact that you
know that your dog has a prolapsed third eye means that you must have visited the vet for vaccines etc. and been told about it and what to do.

Jul 31st, 2021 11:34 am

CauseBurn [OP]: Jr. Member; Jan 1, 2013; 143 posts; 187 upvotes; Ontario

Jul 31st, 2021 11:34 am

Blanche123 wrote: ↑ You won't (or should I say shouldn't) get recommendations from an Internet board. It is possible that your dog will need to see an eye specialist and be prescribed prescription eye drops. Or the specialist vet will recommend a type of eye drop such as Systane that can be purchased at the pharmacy. And $90 is cheap compared to an exam by an eye specialist.

Note though that while our dog needed both the prescription drops morning and night and the Systane "as required" - it was only one particular type of Systane and it is available, but I am not about to say which one it is. I do not want to make matters worse for your dog.

The first person you should see is your primary vet who will refer you to an eye specialist if required. The fact that you
know that your dog has a prolapsed third eye means that you must have visited the vet for vaccines etc. and been told about it and what to do.

Been there, done that, spent thousands.

ISOPTO Tears was one brand the vet recommended but they are no longer sold.

If anyone has recommendations for eye drops that worked, let me know, thanks again

Aug 1st, 2021 11:51 am

Blanche123: Deal Addict; Jan 28, 2014; 3829 posts; 943 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 1st, 2021 11:51 am

The eye specialist should be able to tell you which over the counter eye meds are currently available and what you should use.

Aug 1st, 2021 2:40 pm

CauseBurn [OP]: Jr. Member; Jan 1, 2013; 143 posts; 187 upvotes; Ontario

Aug 1st, 2021 2:40 pm

Blanche123 wrote: ↑ The eye specialist should be able to tell you which over the counter eye meds are currently available and what you should use.

You would think!

At this point spending another $90 for the vet visit and then another $350 for a vet ophthalmologist (have to get the referral!), only to be told an over-the-counter eye drop brand, would be silly.

If you dont want to help, thats ok, but now you're just arguing for no reason. If you dont know whats going on, better to just move along.

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