Conjunctivitis in dogs: How to recognize it and what you should do about it. The eye disease is common and can have a variety of causes, from allergies to foreign bodies.

Look for symptoms such as tearing, eye redness, sensitivity to light, and increased eye discharge. Diagnosis by a vet is strongly advisable to determine the exact cause of the symptoms. Therapy depends on whether antibiotic eye ointments, drops or other medications – your veterinarian will give the recommendation.