yellow/green discharge from bloodshot eyes for 2 days

[fliss]

My English Springer Spaniel puppy of 15 weeks has had a slight discharge from her eys for the last couple of days. The discharge is a yellow/green colour.One eye is worse than other. They're not so bad in the day but they need to be wiped in the morning and evening more. The eyes themselves look quite red. I've assumed its an type of conjunctivitis??? I've been bathing each eye regularly and seperately in cooled boiled water. Will it clear it's self up with good constant care? or will I need to take her to a vet? Thanks. Fliss

[fliss]

Almost as soon as I'd got your reply my puppies eyess seemed to be looking better!. I think I've been lucky this time and It must have been a simple eye problem. I bathed and washed them 3 to four times a day in a diluted, cooled boiled water with one tea spoon of salt disolved in it. Then dried them with sterile cotton pads. They do not look boodshot anymore and I haven't noticed any abnormal discharge. I am however keeping a close eye on them, especially bearing in mind the advice you gave, which I am greatful for.  She seems quite well in herself so I think I will stop worring for the time being. Once again,Thank you.

[Dan Sims, DVM]

The condition is likely to be an upper respiratory
infection with conjunctivitis but a trip to the vet is a good idea
for a puppy regardless.
Distemper is possible but unlikely so a good exam is warranted.
Dr Sims