Why are my Shih Tzu's eyes dry, crusty, cloudy, and hard to open?

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Hi my shih tzu is having a problem with her eye. It seems to be really dry and it has built up a lot of crust that she cant open it or she can barely see also the pupil is a cloudy color can you tell me what it possibly could be. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 9 years and 10 months old | 10 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Shih tzus commonly develop a condition known as dry eye. Left untreated, corneal trauma can occur such as corneal ulcers. If this has not yet been diagnosed, I would schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to diagnose this properly so that Minnie can begin receiving the most appropriate treatment. You can use optixcare veterinary eye lube to help lubricate the eyes but you may also need to give her antibiotic eye drops or ointment. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation if needed.

Why are my Shih Tzu's eyes dry, crusty, cloudy, and hard to open?

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