They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul and when your pet looks up at you with those gorgeous eyes all resistance crumbles! Apart from stealing your heart, your pet’s eyes are crucial to his well being and ability to lead a fully functional life. Healthy eyes and vision are important to keep your pet safe, help him to find food and shelter and find his way around his environment. Eye health is key to a healthy pet!
What causes eye infections in pets?
Infections of the eye and surrounding structures are common in pets and usually involve the conjunctiva, leading to conjunctivitis or pink eye. Causes of infections include various bacteria, viruses like the Herpes virus, foreign material or irritants in the eye and even Lyme disease. Eye infections may become chronic if not treated and can cause permanent damage if neglected.
Conventional treatment usually involves aspirin, corticosteroids, or other anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief - as well as eye drops or ointments and topical or oral antibiotics.
Regular exercise, a healthy diet and lots of fresh water will help to support your pet’s immune system and therefore also maintain eye health. Keep your pet’s eyes and surrounding areas clean and free of debris and provide shady areas to prevent harsh sun damaging the eyes.
Here are some more tips for pet eye health:
Cat fights often result in abscesses following a nasty bite or a deep scratch, but can also lead to scratches on the cornea which in turn may develop into ulcers. Eye ulcers can develop very quickly and if they become deep may require surgery. If you suspect your pet’s eye may have been scratched by another cat or maybe a branch or something else sharp and your pet is showing signs of eye discomfort, such as squinting or the presence of a watery discharge, it’s advisable to take a trip to your vet.
Scratches on the surface of your pet’s eye are not always visible and may need a specific diagnostic test: the fluorescein test. This is a bright orange substance that is placed in your pet’s eye and will fluorescent bright green in areas where the cornea has been damaged. This diagnostic but this test is invaluable in picking up minor injuries to the cornea which if treated effectively will be unlikely to develop into nasty, corneal ulcers.
Remember to check your pet’s eyes when they’ve been out in long grass, grass seeds have a nasty habit of wriggling their way into the corners of your pet’s eye and cause much discomfort.
Keep a careful eye on your dogs when introducing a new kitten into the house. Many a dog has had to be treated for corneal scratches after a terrified kitten tried to protect itself from a big, wet curious doggy nose!
What is Eye-Heal?
Eye-Heal contains a blend of pure and natural ingredients in an herbal tincture and will effectively help to support general eye and visual health in dogs and cats.
"My poor cat had a huge, red and swollen eye last week - it looked terribly sore and uncomfortable! I decided to try your Eye heal remedy which a friend of mine recommended. The day after I started him on Eye-Heal, the swelling had gone down considerably and five days later his eye was completely back to normal. Since then he has not had an eye infection as every time his eyes look a little dry, red or irritated I just use the Eye-Heal once or twice and that nips it in the bud! Thanks for a great product that works wonders!" Jennifer
"My German Shepherd, Gambit, had a recurring problem with his eyes and every few weeks they would become inflamed and weepy. When we got a new puppy I became very concerned that Gambit would transmit whatever infection he was carrying to the little guy’s eyes so I started him on your Eye-Heal regularly and he hasn’t looked back (excuse the pun!). His eyes are now always clear and bright, without the usual gunk that was always seeping out of them. Many thanks from me and my pets!" Nicholas
Disclaimer: Testimonials have been edited to comply with FDA regulations. While positive results are likely, the testimonials used are general results and are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results - individual results may vary.
Eye-Heal contains the following 100% natural ingredients:
Burdock
(Arctium lappa) is a cleansing and eliminating herb and is excellent at detoxifying the tissues and removing unwanted substances from the body. (Shimizu, J., Yamada, N., Nakamura, K., Takita, T., and Innami, S. “Effects of different types of dietary fiber preparations isolated from bamboo shoots, edible burdock, apple and corn on fecal steroid profiles of rats.” J Nutr Sci Vitaminol. (Tokyo) 1996; 42(6):527-539.) Burdock also supports the functioning of the immune system and is very useful for eye health.
Rosemary
(Rosmarinus officinalis) is well-known as a tonic and can be used to cleanse and soothe the eyes.
Greater celandine
(Chelidonium majus) is used to support the immune system and is also known to support good vision and soothe the eyes.
Meadowsweet
(Filipendula ulmaria) has a long history of herbal use and was highly prized by ancient Druids for its medicinal properties. Meadowsweet is excellent for soothing the eyes and conjunctiva.
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Dilute 5 drops in approx. 20 ml of freshly boiled water and leave to cool. Soak a clean cotton swab in the solution and gently wipe eyes from inner to outer corners. Use new swab for each eye. Repeat 3 times daily when necessary.
Eye-Heal is also safe for small pets.
Ferrets and rabbits :
Dilute 1 drop in 5mls of cooled, boiled water. Apply to damp, clean cotton swab.
Hamsters, gerbils & mice :
Dilute 1 drop in 5mls of cooled, boiled water. Apply to damp, clean cotton swab.
Note: For external use only. Please consult your veterinarian should symptoms persist.
Eye-Heal is highly recommended along with the following natural remedies for maximum effectiveness.
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