I am thinking before it happens here. We are doing alot of walking and sometimes the wind blows dirt or other dogs kick up dirt debris.

What do you flush a dogs eye out with if it gets dirt in it?

Did I post this in the right place? If not, I apologize.

Happy walking and dog playing today.

[DoggieVogue]

There are many different types of eye washes made specifically for dogs. We sell one called SafeEye on our website. You can look at it here http://www.doggievogue.com/category/...feEye-for-pets

My guy likes to kick up a lot of dirt too, so I'm sure I'm going to have to get some too!

You can try to flush the eye with normal fresh water from the faucet. Other wise simple sterile saline solution (without disinfectants) may be helpful.

thanks , this info is good to know. I will be more prepared if something like this happens. I like to be prepared.

[DoggieVogue]

Originally Posted by timber&gizzy

thanks , this info is good to know. I will be more prepared if something like this happens. I like to be prepared.

Its always good to be prepared as much as possible. Especially with puppies like mine. He creates catastrophes that my wildest imagination can't for see.

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Step 1:
Determine whether your dog has an eye infection. The most common is conjunctivitis. Symptoms include redness around the eye and a green or yellow discharge.
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Step 2:
Use blunt-nosed scissors to trim the hair around his eyes. Hair can sometimes scratch against his eye and deposit bacteria that can cause infections.
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Step 3:
Flush his eyes out with a sterile veterinary eyewash. The goal is to keep mucus out of his eye because bacteria feeds on mucus. You can get this from the vet or from a pet store.
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Step 4:
Clean his eyes with a moist cloth if you notice excessive discharge or pus. If the pus is watery, he may have conjunctivitis.
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Step 5:
Cover his eyes with a moist cloth if they're sore or swollen. Use warm water, wring it out and apply it for 5 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

* Always apply an ophthalmic ointment before giving your dog a bath. The same goes if you're going to apply insecticides. The ointment will protect his eyes from getting irritated.
* Get your dog a cone collar if he's scratching at his eyes. This will keep him from further aggravating them. You can buy them at pet stores.
* See the veterinarian if your dog's eyes seem abnormally dry, swollen or irritated.