How To: Give A Dog Eye Medication

We understand that giving a dog eye medication can be challenging, so we outlined some tips to help and created a video to demonstrate the process.

Tips & Tricks

• Read the instructions so you understand the dose and frequency
• Gather everything you need, including the medication, a towel/small blanket, treats, and of course… your dog
• Get a helping hand from someone else if you need
• Choose a quiet time and place to reduce your dog’s stress. Using phermone spray such as Adaptil can help them feel safe
• Stay calm as your dog can sense your anxiety, use a quiet and soothing voice and handle your dog gently
• Get your dog comfortable with them on your lap or next to you
• Make a ‘Purrito’ if possible; some small dog respond well to being wrapped gently in a towel or small blanket with just their head exposed
• Reward your dog immediately after with a delicious treat. This helps create a positive association with the process

Demonstration

Watch the video below to learn how Dr. Gavin Newman administers eye drops and eye cream to a dog’s eye: