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How to Cure a Dog's Stye with Natural Remedies

Max. D Gray
By Max. D Gray. Updated: February 10, 2017
How to Cure a Dog's Stye with Natural Remedies

Just like people, dogs can also get eye styes or hordeolum. As you know, styes are small red bumps on the eyelid he symptom of an infection of an oil gland. To treat a stye on a dog, however, you must take extra care and ensure that your dog's eyes are extremely clean. As always, the best way to cure styes is to prevent them from appearing, which involves taking care of your dog's eyes and monitoring them closely.

At oneHOWTO we have some tips for you to help you learn how to cure a stye on a dog with the help of different natural remedies that you can prepare and use at home.

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Contents

  1. Curing a stye with chamomile tea
  2. Curing a stye with coriander seed tea
  3. Curing a stye with turmeric
  4. What is my dog's stye doesn't go away?

Curing a stye with chamomile tea

A good natural remedy to cure a dog's stye is chamomile tea; as you know, chamomile has plenty of health benefits. To apply chamomile tea on a dog's eye, simply prepare a chamomile infusion and moisten a cotton pad with it.

While the liquid is still warm but not too hot as to burn, apply the pad to the infected area and let it sit for 3 minutes. Repeat this process 4 times every day, reheating the chamomile infusion each time.

How to Cure a Dog's Stye with Natural Remedies - Curing a stye with chamomile tea

Curing a stye with coriander seed tea

Another useful method to cure a dog's stye is coriander seed tea. In order to make it, mix a little water with coriander seeds in a pan and bring to the boil. Here you can learn more about the health benefits of coriander, also called cilantro or Chinese parsley.

When the tea has cooled slightly, apply the infusion with a cloth to the dog's stye to thoroughly wash out the infection. This process also needs to be repeated 3 or 4 times a day.

How to Cure a Dog's Stye with Natural Remedies - Curing a stye with coriander seed tea

Curing a stye with turmeric

Turmeric is a natural spice that has many health benefits; among other things, it is great to cure a dog's stye or hordeolum.

To use turmeric to treat this kind of infection, simply dissolve two tablespoons of the spice in a cup of boiling water. Then, apply with gauze to the stye while it's still warm. This will help to cure the infection.

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What is my dog's stye doesn't go away?

Your dog's stye may easily be infected with bacteria; in these cases, it must be removed with commercial creams as natural remedies are not enough. If this is the case, make sure you visit a vet as soon as possible so they can check the source of the stye and prescribe the appropriate medication, as well as show you how to apply it properly. If the dog's stye does not get better after this medical treatment, your pet may require an intervention to get rid of the stye once and for all.

It's also vitally important you take the necessary measures to make sure you don't get infected from your dog's stye. If you develop a stye yourself, check our article on how to cure a stye in humans.

How to Cure a Dog's Stye with Natural Remedies - What is my dog's stye doesn't go away?

Now you have a few natural methods and tricks on how to cure a dog's stye. However, keep in mind that it is best to consult a veterinarian who can actually identify the source of the infection that your pet is suffering from and give some kind of treatment for it.

It is very important to look after your dog's eyes in order to prevent diseases such as conjunctivitis and cataracts.

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Ann Basaraba
very good article!

What about Silicea? I purchased some Silicea 6ch. How many little pills can I give my dog each day? How long can I give it to my dog? I saw the Vet today. He said nothing about creams. He said he could cut it out. I really do not want to have my dog sedated.
Brandi
I have run out of my dogs eye medication T...…… is there something I am able to purchase over the counter toooo expensive and vet told me these kind of dogs have eye problems (Lhasa apso) but I really can not keep buying this help please
OneHowTo Editor
Hi Brandi,

It depends on the condition. You may be able to clean it with the remedies found in the article, but if your vet has diagnosed something which requires treatment (such as antibiotic treatment) then you will have to provide it for them. If not, you could jeopardize your dog's health. There are some organizations which provide some help with veterinary bills for low-income housing, but it depends on location and you will need to research services in your area.
Joanne Haynes
I'm looking for a cure for my little man's style on his eye please, he is a seven year old cavalier King Charles.
OneHowTo Editor
You can try any of the remedies mentioned above, though it's best if you take your dog to the vets because, if the stye is infected, he will need antibiotic treatment.
Hope this helps
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