It is highly unadvisable to administer any type of eye drops intended for human use into dogs' eyes.
Apart from the fact that they have not been formulated or tested for use on animals, they may also be totally unsuitable for treating the cause of the problem.
Using them could result in aggravating the problem, serious damage or even blindness of the dog. The best way to deal with this is to initially gently clean the dog's eyes using a soft cotton pad or sterile cloth soaked in a mild, tepid saline solution.
A close inspection should reveal if a possible injury is causing the problem, although this is fairly unlikely as both eyes are affected. In case there is an injury, it may have become infected and a vet should be consulted.
If nothing obvious can be detected, the cause may be some minor irritation, a cold or hay fever. Ideally, the dog should be kept indoors for a couple of days, combined with regular bathing of the eyes using a freshly prepared saline solution each time.
This should, in theory, bring about some improvement if the cause is indeed an irritation, hay fever or a touch of cold.
Should symptoms recur shortly after the dog has been allowed to go outdoors again, it is likely to be hay fever. A visit to the vets may be required to obtain suitable medication in order to prevent recurring problems.
In the event of symptoms not clearing up after a couple of days, or if the dog is showing signs of being in pain or discomfort, a vet should be consulted immediately.
A more serious condition or underlying illness may be the cause of the problem and, if left untreated, could lead to either blindness or even death of the animal.
Apart from the fact that they have not been formulated or tested for use on animals, they may also be totally unsuitable for treating the cause of the problem.
Using them could result in aggravating the problem, serious damage or even blindness of the dog. The best way to deal with this is to initially gently clean the dog's eyes using a soft cotton pad or sterile cloth soaked in a mild, tepid saline solution.
A close inspection should reveal if a possible injury is causing the problem, although this is fairly unlikely as both eyes are affected. In case there is an injury, it may have become infected and a vet should be consulted.
If nothing obvious can be detected, the cause may be some minor irritation, a cold or hay fever. Ideally, the dog should be kept indoors for a couple of days, combined with regular bathing of the eyes using a freshly prepared saline solution each time.
This should, in theory, bring about some improvement if the cause is indeed an irritation, hay fever or a touch of cold.
Should symptoms recur shortly after the dog has been allowed to go outdoors again, it is likely to be hay fever. A visit to the vets may be required to obtain suitable medication in order to prevent recurring problems.
In the event of symptoms not clearing up after a couple of days, or if the dog is showing signs of being in pain or discomfort, a vet should be consulted immediately.
A more serious condition or underlying illness may be the cause of the problem and, if left untreated, could lead to either blindness or even death of the animal.