![]() ![]() If that doesn’t help, it’s highly recommended to take your puppy to the vet before they start rubbing it, as they can easily damage the gland. It doesn’t tend to cause any pain and if you spot it right away, usually it can be treated very well by massaging and popping it back to its place. (The puppies on this picture have no eye problems) It occurs when there’s a prolapse of the third gland in their eyelid and it is usually very easy to spot: you’ll see a small red and swollen cherry-like ball in the corner of your Frenchie’s eye. There is a minor issue called cherry eye, which is very common in all bulldog breeds. The mucous membrane is red because it is full of blood vessels, so it is perfectly normal. The solution again is an eye drop with antibiotics, and a visit to the vet! Subscribe to our weekly blog newsletter: Subscribe to our blog newsletter!įrench bulldogs have loose skin, which pulls down their face and makes their mucous membrane visible. You may also notice that your Frenchie’s eye produces some white, yellow or green discharge while being inflamed, which usually goes hand in hand with your puppy constantly squinting and rubbing their eye. If there’s no damage, then it’s safe to use an eye drop. ![]() That’s because if the cornea is damaged, an eye drop may do even more harm, so it’s essential that your vet has a look with a microscope to see if it needs to be treated first. However, in cases where you’re not sure why your Frenchie’s eyes might be inflamed, it is very important to get them checked out by a vet as soon as possible. (The puppy on this picture has no eye problems) In such cases, you should put some eye drops into them which contain antibiotics, our recommendation is Tobradex which you can purchase at the vet and human pharmacy as well. Sometimes it is obvious, for example when you’re giving your baby a bath and a bit of shampoo gets into their eyes. The most common reason why your puppy’s eyes might be inflamed is because something got into them. For example, if your Frenchie has a runny nose as well, and is also sneezing and coughing a lot, then they most probably caught a cold for which your vet will need to prescribe antibiotics. ![]() You can recognize inflamed eyes by being red, which may be due to a number of reasons. Our TomKings Family members have also shared their experiences in our Facebook group, read their experiences here. If you’d like to see how to do that properly, watch our video in which Tom, our breeding expert demonstrates how you can clean you puppy’s tear stains. It is completely safe for the eyes and is the best way for a thorough sanitization of the area under them. You can use sanitizing wipes as well, but our main recommendation is applying some boric acid eye wash (2% solution) on a cotton pad. The good news is that this can be prevented by regularly cleaning your Frenchie’s tear stains, at least once a week. Apart from being an aesthetic issue, these stains may lead to health issues as well: since bacteria thrive in wet conditions, your puppy will be more likely to catch an eye infection. The constant tearing colors the fur, especially in between the wrinkles, which is even more noticeable in white or light-colored Frenchies. If that’s the case with your Frenchie, you are probably familiar with the brown tear stains that appear under your puppy’s eyes. Some dogs simply produce more tear than others. If you notice anything unusual about your Frenchie’s eyes, so they are red and waterier than normal, they are squinting and rubbing them, or there’s even some discharge coming out, it’s time to visit your vet! In this article, we address some of the most common French Bulldog eye problems. Because their eyes are so vulnerable, it’s important to be aware of the dangers that your puppy might face and know how to act when there are warning signs. Frenchies and other bulldog breeds are more exposed to eye problems as their shorter snouts cannot protect them as much from scratches and things that can get into them. ![]()
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