Matted Hair Around Dogs Eyes

While some amount of eye discharge is considered normal yorkies can suffer from eye problems.

Matted hair around dogs eyes. Long shaggy hair around a dog s eyes is unsightly and can contribute to eye irritation and weeping which in turn leads to more staining. Either take to groomer or vet for them to remove. If your dog is not comfortable with this do not try it at home. Wipe the damp cotton ball on one matted eye gently starting from the inside of the eye to the outside.

Have someone familiar with the dog hold her while you use blunt nosed scissors to trim the hair. Take care not to touch his eyeball with the cotton ball. You will want to clean around your puppy s eyes to remove discharge and matted hair or any other dirt debris or contaminants that end up in this area. There is nothing you can use to wipe away matted areas.

For eyedrops tilt your dog s head back a little. Another matted dog hair remedy is cornstarch a good alternative if you re in a bind or don t have access to a pet store or time to wait for ordering the items above. You should discuss your dog s eye discharge with your veterinarian to see if you can find a more permanent. Keeping the hair around your dog s eyes clipped can help prevent irritation and the proliferation of disease causing bacteria and viruses.

However most dogs hate having anything near their eyes. Have the eyedrops or ointment close at hand then clean away any discharge around your dog s eyes with warm water and a cotton ball. Eye infections can develop as a primary problem or as a result of another condition wounds dry eye etc that weakens the eye s natural defenses against infection. Probably best to go to vet since it is matted around eyes which usually causes sores sometimes infections.

A trim around the eyes. If your puppy is moving his head to avoid you gently hold his head still with your hand around his snout. A dog eye comb. Steps for applying your dog s eye medication.

Sometimes hair around your puppy s eyes can become matted as a result of contact with natural tears and eye discharge drying on the hair. Regular eye trims will keep your dog s eyes fresh and clean. With a little practice you can keep your dog still long enough for a quick mini grooming. If your dog is suffering from eye discharge accumulating and hardening on the hair around his eyes you will need to remove the discharge daily.

How to clean mats around a dog s eyes image credit. Liberally rub the cornstarch into the matted fur then slick the hair from the bottom to the top of the mat using a comb. Treatment for eye problems sometimes requires eyedrops or ointments both easier to administer with a few quick tips. Trim the hair around your dog s eyes.