Dog Corneal Ulcer Not Healing! Dr. Dan explains why and how to fix.

*This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. If your pet is sick, take them to see your local veterinarian for the care they need* (Disclaimer) Hey Everyone! I hope you are all having a great week. Today I am talking about dog corneal ulcers that do not heal. Most dog corneal ulcers heal in about a week. The big problem is when the dog corneal ulcer or scratched eye does not heal. It can be really scary when the scratched eye does not heal even with eye drops. When a dog's corneal ulcer does not heal a veterinarian will need to be seen to fix the problem. Sometimes you will need to see a veterinary eye doctor, but first talk to your veterinarian and see if that is needed. A veterinarian will fix a none healing dog corneal ulcer with a grid keratotomy. I know that is a fancy word. It means the veterinarian will remove all the bad unhealed cornea on the dog's eye. The veterinarian will then use a tool or very small needle to make a grid on the eye or cornea. This will allow for the cornea to grow across the grid and heal. It is like the veterinarian is making train tracks on the dog's eye or cornea to help healing. Once the eye has been prepped for healing with the grid keratotomy, the veterinarian will either place a contact lens on the dog's eye or a third eyelid flap will be used. By covering the eye with a contact lens or third eyelid flap the eye can heal. Corneal ulcers that become indolent or none healing are common. There is usually an underlying cause that prevents the eye from healing normally. A corneal ulcer in a dog should heal in about a week. If a corneal ulcer is not healing or getting worse with treatment from a veterinarian, the dog should be seen again to make sure the ulcer has not become indolent and need additional care. Remember that dog eyes change quickly. They get better fast and bad fast. If you every feel like your dog's eye is doing poorly, always see your veterinarian. This video is for educational purposes only. All medical concerns need to be address with your family veterinarian.