My Puppy

[Chlocolate]

Sapphire (My 15 week old Staffordshire Bull Terrier) has been lately getting a lot of sleep by her left eye. It's a yellow colour and very gooey! Whenever I wipe it off, more comes on ten minutes later! I've never had a puppy before so I am a little worried. You don't think she has like a eye infection, does she?
I might just be getting worried over nothing, which wouldn't be the first time but its best to know anyway.

[lankeela]

Sounds like conjunctivitis, a trip to the vet for some antibiotic ointment should cure it.

[Chlocolate]

Thanks lankeela, after doing some extensive research on the computer I have decided I will definately book her in at the vets for a check up.

[lankeela]

There are of course two eye problems that Staffs can suffer from, Hereditary Cataract and PHPV, although I don't believe a yellowy discharge is a symptom of either. Has she been DNA tested for either of these, or have her parents? This should be done before you buy a Staff puppy, and certainly before you consider breeding from her, as she can pass on the conditions to any puppies.

[Chlocolate]

We recently took her to the vets. It turns out she has got a case of Conjunctivitis. But no worries, the vet has supplied us with a cream which she should cure it! :)