Hey! This seems like your dog has dry eye that is autoimmune and your local veterinarian is correct. The only thing you can do is constant eye drops and the prescription eye drops that help increase tear production. I don't really know what surgery the specialist will recommend. They may say keep doing what your doing. You did not give an age or breed so this makes it harder to answer the question. If your dog is older around 8-10 I think simply continuing the drops to make him/her comfortable. Constant lubricating eye drops and tacrolimus is the standard of care of dry eye. Dogs with dry eye however can get corneal scratches and scaring which can be painful. They can also go blind in some severe cases. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

Hey! This is an antibiotic which you can use to help with dry eye. But there are actual eye drops that will help your dog produce more tears called Cyclosporin. But since I don't know the exact diagnosis I don't know what you need prescribed through Petmeds, you can chat with a vet on Vet Live through Petmeds.com and they can send you medications to your front door if they can. You can also use eye lubrication drops twice a day to help. Thank you, Dr. Lindsay Butzer EYE DROPS FOR DRY EYE: https://www.1800petmeds.com/optimmune+ophthalmic+ointment-prod10162.html

Hey Dry eye, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), is a common condition in dogs that occurs when the tear glands do not produce enough tears to lubricate the eyes. There are several alternatives to Tacrolimus that can also be effective in treating this condition: Cyclosporine: Cyclosporine is another immunosuppressive medication that can be used to treat dry eye in dogs. Artificial tears: Artificial tears are topical eye drops that can be used to lubricate the eyes and provide relief from dry eye symptoms. Omega-3 fatty acids: Omega-3 fatty acids, found in certain fish oils and other supplements, have been shown to improve tear production and reduce inflammation in dogs with dry eye. Antibiotics: Antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial infections that may be contributing to dry eye symptoms. Surgery: In severe cases of dry eye, surgery may be required to close the tear ducts and prevent tears from draining too quickly. It's important to note that each dog is unique, and the best treatment option will depend on the individual dog's symptoms, underlying condition, and overall health. A veterinarian can help determine the best course of action for your dog and prescribe the appropriate medication or treatment.

Hey! Unfortunately there is nothing else to replace Cyclosporin eye drops. Please simply look out for Petmeds.com discounts, which they have often advertised on their website. Thank you! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

Hey! Dogs and Cats can both get pink eye infections. You will need to have a veterinarian asses the eyes to make sure there are no "Corneal scratches" that are painful and need different selection of eye drops. Steroid eye drops are dangerous if there is a corneal scratch. It is safe to only use an antibiotic eye drop at this point without knowing what the eye issue is. Please chat with a vet on Vetster from petmeds who can prescribe you eye drops from PetMeds to get sent to your front door! Thank you, Dr. Lindsay Butzer

Hey! This sounds like Feline herpes virus. Dont worry it is not transmissible to humans. You need antibiotic eye drops, oral antibiotics and a Veterinarian needs to look at your pets eye in person. Please go take your kitty to the vet soon. If it is herpes virus which I am almost sure of it.. you can order famcyclovir on petmeds for cheaper prices.

I'm not sure what you are trying to ask, but here is a link to our article all about dry eye: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/dry-eye-dog-cat-28.html

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Optimmune requires approval from a veterinarian that has met your dog face-to-face. (A shirmer tear test really shouldn't be very expensive - it is just a strip of paper that is placed in the conjunctiva that measures tear production and takes, literally, one minute.)

Sorry, no, you will have to contact a pet insurance company about that.

Honestly, no, sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Having your veterinarian check him/her out to determine an underlying cause and treat that directly is ideal. If that isn't immediately an option, an ointment like this may help: https://www.1800petmeds.com/optixcare+eye+lube+plus-prod12295.html

With eyes, I really try to not guess what is going on by peoples descriptions, so it is ideal to see your veterinarian for an exam if it continues. An eye wash, like this one, may help until they can see her: https://www.1800petmeds.com/ophthalmic+solution+eyewash-prod12621.html

Since there are so many potential underlying causes, it is ideal to see your veterinarian but if that isn't immediately an option, this eye gel may help: https://www.1800petmeds.com/i-drop+vet+gel-prod12622.html

Often this is "allergic conjunctivitis" with a secondary infection, but there are other possibilities. When it is mild, just rinsing with human eye normal saline (like contact wearers use) can help. His sounds a little worse so an over-the-counter eye gel like this one is where I would start with him: https://www.1800petmeds.com/i-drop+vet+gel-prod12622.html Then if it doesn't, seeing your veterinarian for an official diagnosis and stronger prescription medications may be necessary. They will need to stain his eye to be sure that he doesn't have any corneal involvement to be able to start the stronger medication that contains a steroid, but I am hopeful that that over-the-counter eye gel may be all that he needs. There is a lot of histamine release with these inflamed eyes, so an oral antihistamine, like benadryl, may help as well. Their Benadryl (only active ingredient should be diphenhydramine) dosage is a LOT higher than ours - we dose them at 1mg per pound of body weight.