How to clean my dog's crusty, itchy eyes from dried tear buildup?

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How to clean dogs eyes that are crusted and itchy from dried tear buildup. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I would place a warm wet cloth or gauze on it to help soften it then gently try to remove it. If you are unable to get it, ask your vet if they can trim it or shave the matts off. If the matts have been there for awhile, the skin may be irritated or infected underneath. If the skin looks red or irritated and it isn’t improving, you will want your vet to take a look to ensure he doesn’t need any eye ointment for that area. Once you get it clean, I recommend to clean the “eye boogers” once a day to prevent build up. If the discharge is every green or yellow, this could indicate an eye infection or eye problem that also needs to be addressed. I hope this helps!

How to clean my dog's crusty, itchy eyes from dried tear buildup?

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