Veterinary Professionals - Vet Pro - LACRIMAL SAC FULL OF PUS: DACROCYSTITIS

Dacrocystitis is the inflammation of lacrimal sac. The condition may be primary or secondary to some other problems of the eye, sinuses, bones, etc.
In some cases it may occur secondary to dental problems too. In this condition a foul smelling discharge consisting of mucus and pus may be seen coming out of eye, nose etc. inviting flies and irritating the animal.
Although generally unilateral but may occur bilaterally too. The congenital problems with patency of lacrimal puncta, nasolacrimal ducts or nasal puncta may also lead to dacrocystitis.
So when an animal comes with dripping out pus and mucus from the eye and/or nose, along with other parts of eyes, nasolacrimal apparatus should also be kept in mind. Along with eye, the dental and nasal examination also becomes necessary to further look into the etiology.
Radiograph of the skull may be helpful in diagnosing the fracture, if any to be behind the acquired infections.
Similarly there may be other culprits like tumors, foreign bodies etc. that must be treated for achieving the complete healing. Systemic antibiotics, flushing of nasolacrimal apparatus, anti-inflammatories along with removal of primary cause will help in treatment of this problem.


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