bloodshot eyes

by Danny Jo Seymore
(Heber Springs, Arkansas)

First of all I would like to thank you for answering my questions. Your response time is excellent to. Ok my question is why are my 10 month old jack russell terriers eyes bloodshot? They have always been that way. He seems so happy and healthy too. thank you,
danny jo

My Comment:

Hi Danny

Thank you too!

I am trying to respond as quickly as i can.

I am glad you are satisfied.

About the eyes.

Not being abel to see the eyes with my own eyes so here is my general thoughts.

Look to see if any "yellow or greenish" is possible to see in the eye corner close to the nose. This could be a sign of either infection or irritation.

Infection is not that likely taken into account the time frame. It should have been much worse after some time.

Young dogs can have some glandular reaction in the glands located on the backside on the third eyelid.

Some minor irritation can been seen as the initial cause but after some time the increases seize of the small glands can make the irritation continue.

You can not see it yourself and needs some local anesthetic and a veterinarian looking on the back of the third eyelid.

This is maybe on possibility.

Small dogs do have now and then some obstruction in the lacrimal duct, which might cause some irritation in the eye region.

Eyes is a fantastic organ but very vulnerable. If you are in even the slightest way concerned about the health of your dogs eyes - better get them checked by you vet.

DVM Per Schonbeck