Comments on: PetMeds®: Eye Discharge in Dogs http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/eye-discharge-in-dogs/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:26:47 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/eye-discharge-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-4282 Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:48:53 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=678#comment-4282 I think alot of these eye problems are related to immune system not functioning optimally because of inadequate diet and internal imbalances, etc Ear discharges can also be due to dietary issues, imbalances and allergies. Would be great case to do a homeopathic workup on. Many vets who offer homeopathic consults do that type of work by phone like myself. Learn more at www.beyondflatearth.com as well as www.canineworld.com/drdym I think alot of these eye problems are related to immune system not functioning optimally because of inadequate diet and internal imbalances, etc Ear discharges can also be due to dietary issues, imbalances and allergies. Would be great case to do a homeopathic workup on. Many vets who offer homeopathic consults do that type of work by phone like myself. Learn more at http://www.beyondflatearth.com as well as http://www.canineworld.com/drdym

]]> By: Joann http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/eye-discharge-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-4278 Joann Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:18:56 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=678#comment-4278 My dog has Addison's, since diagnoses she has had one goopy ear that has not cleared up with diet or meds from ear vets. They want to remove her ear..also since the ear problem she has developed "dry eye", the cyclosorine in corn oil does not help. Do you think these are all related to the Addison's? My dog has Addison’s, since diagnoses she has had one goopy ear that has not cleared up with diet or meds from ear vets. They want to remove her ear..also since the ear problem she has developed “dry eye”, the cyclosorine in corn oil does not help.
Do you think these are all related to the Addison’s?

]]> By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/eye-discharge-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3127 Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Tue, 31 May 2011 14:01:28 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=678#comment-3127 Compounded cyclosporine should be fine. Check with 1800petmeds pharmacist to see if they can compound it or google stokes pharmacy which you can find on line Compounded cyclosporine should be fine. Check with 1800petmeds pharmacist to see if they can compound it or google stokes pharmacy which you can find on line

]]> By: Cathy Forrest http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/eye-discharge-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3124 Cathy Forrest Mon, 30 May 2011 00:35:35 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=678#comment-3124 My dog was diagnosed with Pannus in the eyes. The vet prescribed Optimmune and has been taking it for about 4 years. Now I can hardly find the medication and at a reasonable price. Would compounded (in a corn oil base) Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Drops be a good substitue? My dog was diagnosed with Pannus in the eyes. The vet prescribed Optimmune and has been taking it for about 4 years. Now I can hardly find the medication and at a reasonable price. Would compounded (in a corn oil base) Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Drops be a good substitue?

]]> By: PetMeds: Eye Discharge (Mucus) in Pets | 1800PetMeds Blog http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/eye-discharge-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2832 PetMeds: Eye Discharge (Mucus) in Pets | 1800PetMeds Blog Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:44:14 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=678#comment-2832 [...] For suggestions on pet products to address eye problems in your dog or cat, including eye discharge, read my previous blog post on Eye Discharge in Dogs. [...] [...] For suggestions on pet products to address eye problems in your dog or cat, including eye discharge, read my previous blog post on Eye Discharge in Dogs. [...]

]]> By: dennis http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/eye-discharge-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1662 dennis Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:54:55 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=678#comment-1662 Hi Michael I think that you have demonstrated the point that i am trying to clarify. Let me ask the question another way- Is it legal in the USA to purchase antibiotics to be used off label by home owners WITHOUT a prescription? Thanks yet again Hi Michael

I think that you have demonstrated the point that i am trying to clarify.

Let me ask the question another way- Is it legal in the USA to purchase antibiotics to be used off label by home owners WITHOUT a prescription?

Thanks yet again

]]> By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/eye-discharge-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1659 Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:24:50 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=678#comment-1659 As far as I know, angel eyes has been available without a prescription for years in most states in the USA, even though it does have an antibiotic tylosin in it as a main ingredient. As far as I know, angel eyes has been available without a prescription for years in most states in the USA, even though it does have an antibiotic tylosin in it as a main ingredient.

]]> By: dennis http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/eye-discharge-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1616 dennis Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:48:44 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=678#comment-1616 Thanks once again Micheal. Can you claritfy whether or not it is illegal for home users to purchase tylosin (or tylosin based products) directly with the aim of using it on dogs (and not livestock) in the USA? Or is it only illegal in states like California? I ask because, owners assume that if you can buy something it must therefore be legal and thus approved by the powers that be. Most of the rest of the world prohibits the purchase of antibiotics without a prescription. Thanks- and keep up the good work Thanks once again Micheal.

Can you claritfy whether or not it is illegal for home users to purchase tylosin (or tylosin based products) directly with the aim of using it on dogs (and not livestock) in the USA?

Or is it only illegal in states like California?

I ask because, owners assume that if you can buy something it must therefore be legal and thus approved by the powers that be.

Most of the rest of the world prohibits the purchase of antibiotics without a prescription.

Thanks- and keep up the good work

]]> By: Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/eye-discharge-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1613 Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:52:47 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=678#comment-1613 I have not heard anything about the petsmart issue, but am in total agreement that such an antibiotic like tylosin should not be abused like that as it is a strong antibiotic, best prescribed by a veterinarian, if medically indicated, most commonly in digestive tract diseases. I have not heard anything about the petsmart issue, but am in total agreement that such an antibiotic like tylosin should not be abused like that as it is a strong antibiotic, best prescribed by a veterinarian, if medically indicated, most commonly in digestive tract diseases.

]]> By: dennis http://blog.petmeds.com/ask-the-vet/eye-discharge-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-1574 dennis Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:12:59 +0000 http://blog.petmeds.com/?p=678#comment-1574 Sorry Michael I was refering more to the fact that the FDA say that products such as Angels Eyes are illegal. I think that have started to enforce the law by stopping PetsMart from selling it. have you heard anything about this? I do understand the importance of tylosin as an extra label antibiotic and just wanted to point out that IMHO it is illegal for dog owners to self medicate with tylosin. The sellers of these products seem to try to hide the fact that they use an antibiotic so it is nice to see a pro pointing out this fact. Thanks for the prompt reply. Sorry Michael

I was refering more to the fact that the FDA say that products such as Angels Eyes are illegal. I think that have started to enforce the law by stopping PetsMart from selling it. have you heard anything about this?

I do understand the importance of tylosin as an extra label antibiotic and just wanted to point out that IMHO it is illegal for dog owners to self medicate with tylosin. The sellers of these products seem to try to hide the fact that they use an antibiotic so it is nice to see a pro pointing out this fact.

Thanks for the prompt reply.

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