Things You'll Need
One eye dropper
One pint mason jar with a lid
One pint sterilized water
½ teaspoon plain salt
Six-quart stock pan
Long tongs
Cooling rack
Warning
Always sterilize the storage jar. This will keep bacteria from getting into your solution.
Never use iodized salt. Iodine can injure your dog's eye.
Tip
Plain castor oil can be used to remove visible debris from your dogs eyes. Use a separate eye dropper and apply three to four drops of oil per eye. Follow with the eye cleanser solution.
This solution needs to be used at room temperature. It can be stored in the refrigerator for one month, but make sure it warms to room temperature before use.
Cold solution will cause your dog pain and discomfort.
Celandine, Golden Seal and Rue oil can be added at a rate of one drop of each oil per pint of eyewash solution. These herbs add additional cleansing and antiseptic benefits.
Homemade eyewash solution for dogs is a good thing to keep on hand. It is useful if your dog gets chemicals or debris in her eyes. Dripping flea dips and sprays are common eye irritants that trouble dogs. A good saline eyewash will bring soothing relief to your pet and help prevent further damage to the eye.
Step 1
In your 6-quart stock pan, bring 4 quarts water to a boil.
Step 2
With the long tongs, place your pint jar into the boiling water. Make sure it is completely submerged.
Let it boil for one minute.
Step 3
Use the tongs to remove the jar from the water and place it on the cooling rack to cool. It will take 10 minutes for it to cool completely.
Step 4
Drop the lid in the boiling water and boil it for one minute. Remove it to the cooling rack as well.
Step 5
Fill the cooled jar with sterilized water. Leave 2 inches of empty space at the top of the jar.
Step 6
Add ½ teaspoon of plain, non-iodized salt to the sterilized water.
Step 7
Screw the lid down tightly on the jar.
Step 8
Shake the solution for one minute or until the salt is completely dissolved.
Step 9
Use the eyedropper to apply the solution to your dog's eye. Five or six drops per eye should be enough to cleanse the eye.
Always check with your veterinarian before changing your pet’s diet, medication, or physical activity routines. This information is not a substitute for a vet’s opinion.
