What causes crusty eyes in an older dog and how can I treat it?

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Our 11 year old pit bull as creast around both eyes what do. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | 17 years and 9 months old

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine the eyes to check for any trauma and to see if she has adequate tear production. Dry eye can cause crusting and discomfort and could lead to serious corneal damage if not addressed early on. If there is an eye infection, the veterinarian can prescribe antibiotic eye drops to help treat this as well. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

What causes crusty eyes in an older dog and how can I treat it?

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