Rufus's eyes remain red after treatment...what to do?

[Rufus 10536]

Ever since we adopted Rufus (2 months ago), the lower whites of his eyes have been red.  My vet, who I like and trust a lot, has recommended two ointments as treatment, both of which I've used (the lastest being VetropolycinHC, triple-antibiotic combo (bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin  with 1% hydrocortisone) 3 x a day for the last five days.  Even after the latest, his eyes are still red off and on, and I'm wondering if anyone else has had this issue. 

At first I thought it was an infection (he was tested for any irritations), and as the trees have started to bud, thought allergies...

Anyone else had this issue?  THANK YOU,

Robin (and Rufie)

[schelmischekitty]

here's a website that talks about some of the tests that can be done to find out what exactly is causing the problem.  it also says you can get eye lubricants.  maybe those could help?  kind of like visine, but for dogs.

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/red-eye-in-dogs/page1.aspx

i'll keep looking for stuff, if you can get a pic it would help a lot, as i can then compare and contrast them to pet medical pages.  here's another site that goes through a gazillion causes for red eyes that you may want to look over.

http://www.gopetsamerica.com/dog-health/eye-problems.aspx

[FXgirl]

Not knowing your situation completely I can only offer my experience.

My puppy has droopy lower lids so he is prone to getting dirt and other irritants in his eyes that also are not flushed out easily, naturally.  I use Visine and it's really helped.  He's grown into his droopiness a bit so I don't have to do it as often.  My vet recommended the eyedrops.

[Rufus 10536]

thank you so much for the website info...

Robin

[Brownis15]

I def think it could be allergies! Merlin gets the same thing, and he tears a lot more.