Hi Walter,

Bailey and one of his Litter Mates who he sees daily both have very gungy eyes.
This started a few days ago and they are having to be cleaned at least 4 times a day.
Their eyes themselves look fine (No redness) and they don't seem bothered by it.
Could this be Conjunctivitis? Or a reaction to the sudden changes in the weather?
I am only really concerned as both Pups have it.
Would you suggest a trip to the vets?
Thanks Walter.
Caren.

Hi, Caren,
This sounds like a sensitivity to something which they are coming into contact with - a bit like hay fever in humans.
Are there any fields of, for example, oil-seed rape which are in flower and producing masses of pollen?
Grass pollen allergy can also cause this, as can some household products like the powdwe which you cna put onto carpets before vacuuming to deoderise them. (often used when you have a not-quite-house-trained puppy!)
A wipe with a tissue moistened with a little warm water to which a pinch of salt has been added may be all that is necessary.
Walter

Thanks Walter.
Yes, we live near the Beach and lots of feilds.
I don't use anything on my carpets and i don't think that my Neighbour does either.
Hayfever sounds likely as they spend lots of time in the feilds now that the weather is good.
We have been using the salt water and this doen't seem to be helping very much.
I will give it a few more days and see how they go.
Is there any other suggestions before a trip to the vets?
Thanks again,
Caren.

Hi, Caren,
I do not think it sounds very serious, but it is always a good idea to see the vet if you are worried.
He may prescribe eye drops or eye ointment. Do not get eye ointment from a pet shop or pharmacist without veterinary advice.
Incidentally, do you live in the UK? There are plants in the USA which are extremely irritant.
Walter

Yes, I live in the Uk.
Thanks.