eye problems

i have a 7 and a half year old staffie called Roxy we have been told that her tear ducks (if that's how you spell it) are not working so we have to buy a cream that goes in her eye every day 3 to 4 times a day, at about £40 per tube, can we use anything from the chemist that is cheaper.

regards Brian.

Hiya I dont know tbh, would false tears from chemist help? Why not pop along and introduce you and your baby here when you have time   
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if it's just false tears then I cant see why we couldn't use stuff from the chemist we use 2 creams from the chemist and one of them show diagrams of the cream being put into a humans eye

Wouldn't have a clue but you can never be too careful with eyes x

i would ask your vet before putting any thing in your dogs eyes that your vet has'nt given you   

Find out what the vet is going to give you and do a net search.

You don't have to buy from the vet.

The vet puts a big bump up on all meds.

Definitely see what the vet prescribes. I'd never take a chance with eyes

I only ask because the paper information sheet that comes in the box with the eye drops show the drops being put into a humans eye not an animal but I will ask the vet on my next visit on Monday for her 4th injection for arthritis in her left leg, thank you all for replying

Moo suffers from arthritis - is she on meds for that also?

yes she is, she's a fantastic natured dog brilliant with grown ups and children, she loves my grand children, follows them round everywhere, she's on meds for her eyes, ears, leg, oh man how expensive but we love her and don't care about the cost   

It's hard when they start to get old.

do we class 7 1/2 old for a staffy I don't know

Not really but health issues are hard to deal with and can be very sad.

Hiya,

Iv also got a 7 1/2 year old and his eyes are constantly running, previous owner said they've always been like it and vet couldn't find a reason for it.

Any suggestions?

Daisy's eyes always run if she's eaten anything with grains in it, may be worth trying a grain free food?

thanks I'll have a look