Dog Tear Duct Swollen. Dog s eye is swollen picture 1. Blocked tear ducts in dogs have a variety of causes including an eye infection scar tissue swelling or a lack of tear duct development. The lower nasolacrimal duct is most commonly affected and obstruction of the lower duct results in more clinically visible.
You ll likely notice some epiphora or excess tearing as a sign of this condition along with staining around the eyes. When there is a partial or complete obstruction in the tear drainage system of your dog s eye tears can t drain normally leaving the dog with watery red irritated eyes.
In some dogs this nasolacrimal duct can become obstructed or blocked.
You ll likely notice some epiphora or excess tearing as a sign of this condition along with staining around the eyes. In some dogs this nasolacrimal duct can become obstructed or blocked. Veterinary treatment is required. Blocked tear ducts in dogs have a variety of causes including an eye infection scar tissue swelling or a lack of tear duct development.
