UPDATED: How to clean your Pugs Eyes and Nose Wrinkle

[rachels128]

This is great, thank you so much! I will be sure to start this process with my puppy from the very beginning, that way she is used to it for the long run.

[Rachel_Ann]

Doug HATES getting his folds cleaned.... He cries so much, but it has to be done!! Sorry Douglas :(

[Loudog760]

What kind of wipes should I use?

[kp818]

Thanks for the great advice! Yesterday I cleaned little Luna's nose wrinkle (that's really the only one she has right now!)

She wasn't fond of it, but I managed to get her cleaned up. She was much better after a good play and a good meal. I will definitely have to pick up some eyelube when I visit the grocery store this week.

[kp818]

I do wonder about the moisturizing eye drops... I have some Blink Gel Tears for myself (I have dry eyes problems). The ingredients are different than that of Genteal, would they be safe to use?

[Wally 'n' Leto]

I would imagine that what is safe for our eyes would be safe for theirs in the artificial tears department. I wouldn't share the same tube though!

[Rosiepug]

I do wonder about the moisturizing eye drops... I have some Blink Gel Tears for myself (I have dry eyes problems). The ingredients are different than that of Genteal, would they be safe to use?

I would imagine that what is safe for our eyes would be safe for theirs in the artificial tears department. I wouldn't share the same tube though!

After last weeks visit to the Vetrinary Opthalmologist, I have updated the information in my original post.

Animal eyelube from the Vet is preferable to human eyelube. The molecules are a different size and not readily utilised. I've also added information for pugs that don't fully close their eyes while sleeping and information on a corneal protector.

Happy reading

[kp818]

Thanks! I will have to check in with my vet about the eyelube when I get Luna's next shots next week. I noticed she doesn't always close her eyes fully when she is sleeping.

[babyOtis08]

Our Pug's Ophthalmologist sells "Puralube" eye ointment (which apparently, though a Registered Servicemark, is made by at least two different manufactures, or at least labeled as such. PURALUBE Vet - Dechra ). It is White Petrolatum and light Mineral Oil.. It can also be purchased for around $4/tube (around 1/2 the price at the Dr., or of Genteel at our 'local' CVS or Walgreens) from any of a number of hopefully reputable online suppliers like AlliVet, Vet America, KVVet and Pet Edge. Dr.s Foster and Smith sells their own labeled brand.

A tube lasts us around one month, applied twice per day. We usually order 3 or 4 tubes at at time along with other meds and supplies.

While the Eye Doc. doesn't have a preference for Genteel, or Puralube, she does recommend an ointment type, since she says that it will remain effective longer than liquids/drops.

Thanks RosiePug, and other contributors, for the great addition to the PMH/POM (Pug Maintenance Handbook/Pug Operators Manual).

I've noticed that Otis gets alot of mucous (is that the same as grey matter?) built up in the corners of his eyes when he sleeps. I def know that I want to get him some kind of drop now. It was mentioned above that the drops have mineral oil in them.....is that safe?

Also- is there any way to get the pet ones other than from the vet and how much do they cost?

TIA & all around great info btw

[Rosiepug]

I've noticed that Otis gets alot of mucous (is that the same as grey matter?) built up in the corners of his eyes when he sleeps. I def know that I want to get him some kind of drop now. It was mentioned above that the drops have mineral oil in them.....is that safe?

Also- is there any way to get the pet ones other than from the vet and how much do they cost?

TIA & all around great info btw

Mucous is the same as grey matter. If Otis doesn't close his eyes fully, the thick eye ointment will help a great deal.

Mine is french ointment called Vitamine A Dulcis, it's made up of synthetic Vit A, in a carrier of liquid paraffin and vaseline. I'm sure your vet can recommend something similar.