Treating Dog Eye Discharge at Home

For most dogs’ everyday “eye boogers,” you can use sterile saline and a soft cloth.

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Dr. Mary Cope, PhD
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Dog eye discharge, or dog eye boogers can be remedied with a variety of home treatments.
Dog eye discharge can often be treated at home with sterile saline solution, depending upon the cause. Dark tear stains like these require regular cleaning to control them.Dog eye discharge can often be treated at home with sterile saline solution, depending upon the cause. Dark tear stains like these require regular cleaning to control them. Credit: Tapanuth | Getty Images
Dog eye discharge, more commonly referred to as eye boogers, is a common concern for pet parents. The discharge can range from a mild, cosmetic issue to a sign of an underlying medical condition.
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4 COMMENTS

  1. I use human products like eye wash and preservative-free, single use, eye drops like Systane or Refresh to clean eye discharge and help maintain eye health—all approved by her State University (Professor) Vet. I’ve always had white dogs and have personally found that dark staining is related to diet. Adding a probiotic helps.

  2. It would be helpful to suggest products that work for tear stain removal. I have tried several with little positive result and would like a comparison. Most seem to be a waste of money.
    Thank you