How can I naturally boost my dog's immune system for eye health?

Supplements, such as Omega 3 fatty acids (Welactin is one example), can be beneficial to maintain skin health if Daisy has allergies. They are not a magic cure-all, but when used in conjunction with other management strategies for allergy triggers (diet changes, flea presentation, antihistamines, allergy immunotherapy injections, etc.), can be helpful in many dogs. There are no eye drops that will improve cataracts or age-related changes (lenticular sclerosis). Eye cloudiness can also be caused by glaucoma, corneal ulcers, among other inflammatory conditions. Consider having her eyes evaluated by a vet to determine the cause of the cloudiness so that it can be managed.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Adding all those ingredients at once could result in an upset stomach. You could try one at a time like coconut oil or I prefer fish oil for the immune system plus it works great for the haircoat and joints. You can get the commercial kind online or at your local pet store. Good luck and have a great day!

Man, that's a loaded question! In general, choose a good-quality commercial dog food, which will provide all necessary protein, fiber, minerals, and nutrients that a dog needs. There are different formulations that are appropriate for dogs with specific issues, but at 4 months of age, I would not expect Mia to have a sensitive stomach or food allergies - discuss this with your vet, though. Adding in a pet probiotic & prebiotic is an excellent idea for intestinal health in all dogs (just like in all humans!) but it has to be given every day to have any positive effect. Probiotics designed for dogs tend to work better than human probiotics. Keeping Mia on good food and flea and tick and heartworm preventatives and vaccinating her according to your vet's recommendation is the best way to keep her immune system at its peak performance.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Sky. Unfortunately, there are no oral supplements for dry eye. The only treatment is the topical application of eye drops to lubricate the surface of the eyes. If the eyes are not responding, then drops to decrease the body's immune response may be required. Do not allow him to paw at his eyes as he could cause damage. I hope this information helps!

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! I am sorry that Prince is sick. I am assuming since you are using Yunnan Bayio that Prince is bleeding somewhere. As for other immune support, I like Omega 3's (http://vrshealth.com/canine-products/omegadog/), probiotics (Purina fortiflora which can be found online), feed a high quality diet and you could discuss acupuncture as well. I've attached a link the I'm Yunnity a mushroom that is being used in the UPenn Vet school cancer studies. It is thought to help the immune system. http://www.imyunity.com/ I hope this helps and I wish you and Prince the best!

Hello, and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Oh dear, poor Gus! You did exactly right in bringing him directly to the vet, and I'm relieved that his lungs looked normal as sometimes electrical shock can cause fluid to be retained in the lungs. In my opinion, there is no specific supplement or medication that will make any significant impact on boosting Gus's immune system - the most important thing is just to make sure he's getting good high quality nutrition, and make sure he stays well hydrated. Since he has burns in his mouth that could influence his willingness to eat, it might help to either offer him canned food (I'd stick with the same brand & type you're currently feeding, to avoid GI upset), or you can soak his kibble in a little warm water for 15 minutes prior to feeding. The extra water in either canned or soaked kibble will also help him stay hydrated. If you need to help entice him to eat, you could add some small fine bits of cooked chicken. I wouldn't advise trying to apply anything topically to those burns, since 1) they're painful and he'd probably resist you touching them, and 2) anything you try to put in his mouth is just going to get immediately licked away. From your description, it sounds like you're doing everything right - I would actually say that the supplement/additive that might best help him heal would be omega 3 / fish oil supplements. Keep up the good work and I hope Gus feels better soon!

Conventional treatment includes immunosuppressive drugs such as steroids. Dietary changes and antioxidant supplements may also be indicated. There are multiple autoimmune conditions in dogs and treatment usually depends on the specific condition as well as the severity of the condition.