My dog has pannus, eye discharge, and licks feet. What can I do?

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My vet told me my dog has pannus I'm trying to keep him comfortable by using sterile eye wash to clean the nasty smelly goo he gets all the time and applying optimune once a day we live in the high desert of southern California my dog is a lhasa apso I can tell he's not as confident as he use to be and his vision is being effected what can I do for him, he licks his feet alot does this mean he's in pain? Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Male | 10 years old | 15 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Pannus can be difficult to treat in some cases, and it's possible that Brody needs an additional topical medication that contains a steroid, or trying a medication that is stronger than Optimmune. Another possibility is that he also has dry eye which is common for his breed. I would recommend rechecking with your veterinarian if the eye discharge is new or the lesions seem to be progressing. Hopefully you will be able to get the lesions under control, but if not I will tell you that most dogs adapt really well to losing vision - it just takes a little time. Dogs most commonly lick their feet due to itching, and an environmental allergy would be the most common cause. If Brody's feet are red you should talk to your veterinarian about the possibility of allergies.

My dog has pannus, eye discharge, and licks feet. What can I do?

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