Pet owners should pay attention when they see the Shiba Inu’s eyes are red, and can not open, causing the Shiba Inu to appear in this situation of many factors, to be investigated one by one to find out the specific cause, but still have to have a targeted approach to help the Shiba Inu restore health. Individuals will simply list a few common causes, as follows.

First, the diet is not very reasonable

This is the most common factor, mainly caused by internal heat and fire in Shiba Inu, which stimulates the Shiba Inu’s eyes to become red and teary. This is closely related to the way pet owners usually feed their Shiba Inus, for example, pet owners often feed their Shiba Inus human food, dog food with too much oil and salt content or canned food, it is easy to cause the Shiba Inus to catch fire. Therefore, it is recommended that pet owners feed their Shiba Inus as lightly as possible, and pay attention to the oil and salt composition table when choosing dog food for Shiba Inus, and choose natural food or ecological food.

Second, the use of special eye drops for dogs

Sometimes pet owners do not pay attention to Shiba Inu’s eye cleaning, resulting in Shiba Inu’s eyes becoming infected with germs, all of which can cause his eyes to become red, have increased discharge, and weep. If the redness is only slight, you can start by gently wiping the Shiba Inu’s eyes and the surrounding area with a moist towel or cotton ball. Then, just use eye drops on the Shiba Inu. If the condition is severe and does not improve after a few days of using the drops, it is time to take the Shiba Inu to the vet for a checkup.

Third, also be alert to canine distemper

In addition, distemper can also cause increased eye stools, red eyes, a large amount of purulent discharge from the nose, increased body temperature, vomiting and pooping, not eating or drinking, lethargy and inactivity. If you are not sure, you can use distemper test paper or take your Shiba Inu to a professional veterinary hospital for a checkup.