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Natural Dog Eye Drops and Remedies

Use natural herbal dog eye drops and remedies to alleviate your dog's eye irritations.

In our page on Dog Eye Problems, the topics of common dog eye problems and dog eye care are covered.

This page focuses on some natural herbal dog eye remedies that are effective in treating dog eye injuries or irritations.

Herbal Dog Eye Drops

If your dog's eyes show minor irritation or redness, try this effective herbal eye drop for dogs.

Put a quarter of a teaspoon of salt in one cup of distilled or filtered water. Add about 10 drops of any of the following herbal tinctures:

Use a dropper pipette to rinse the affected eye 2 or 3 times a day.


A Wonderfully Effective Herbal Dog Eye Wash

If you prefer not to concoct your own eye drops, consider this commercial herbal dog eye wash:

Ark Naturals Eyes So Bright for Dogs and Cats



Ark Naturals Eyes So Bright for Dogs and Cats

This is an all-natural eye wash that contains ingredients such as aloe juice, witch hazel, and herbal extracts of echinacea, goldenseal and gotu kola.

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Herbal Dog Eye Compress

Another way to apply herbal remedies to your dog's eyes is by using a compress. Soak a piece of sterile cotton in a herbal tea and apply it to your pet's eye for a few minutes, 2 or 3 times a day.

One simple way to make a herbal tea is to steep a chamomile teabag in a cup of hot water. Let the tea cool and use it over the eye. Remember to throw away the cotton piece after use!

Cod-Liver Oil for Dog's Eyes

Cod-liver oil is not an herb but is nevertheless effective in coating the eyes and easing any eye irritation. Just put a drop of cod-liver oil in your dog's eyes, for up to 4 times a day.

Internal Herbal Dog Eye Remedies

Dog Eye Drops Pic Besides eye drops or compresses, herbs can also be fed to your dog to keep her eyes healthy. Here are some excellent herbs for dog eye care:

Eyebright

Eyebright is an excellent herb for use both topically and internally to treat eye problems. Its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties help ease discomfort and reduce excessive tearing.

Bilberry

Bilberry is used to reduce inner eye pressure and therefore is effective in treating glaucoma. When used in conjunction with vitamin E, it has been shown to help stop progression of senile cataracts in people. It also contains nutrients that nourish the eyes.

Ginkgo

Ginkgo can be used in conjunction with bilberry to treat glaucoma.



References

R. Kidd, Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care (Storey Publishing, 2000).
Pitcairn & Pitcairn, Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats (Rodale, 2005).
M.L. Wulff-Tilford and G.L. Tilford, Herbs for Pets (Bowtie Press, 1999).


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