My dog Jazz has Maxitrol eye drops periodically for allergic conjunctivitis. They are amazingly successful and within 2-3 days of obtaining the drops there is a dramatic improvement in his eyes. Unfortunately, within a week or so of completing the course the condition returns. I just feel so sorry for him as the eye problem obviously makes him very miserable. He is a different dog when his eyes are clear, much perkier and happier. I know there is a COL member who is a trainee vet and I wondered if you could offer any guidance as to whether these drops could be used on a longer term basis. I know they cannot be used if the dog has any eye ulcer, which Jazz does not, and my vet, rightly so, checks his eyes every third prescription for this condition.
The effects are so amazing it would be wonderful if I could always keep a bottle to hand rather than only using them every two/three months. They are only supplied in a tiny bottle, which is a one week supply, so it is an ongoing battle to keep the condition under control. I do use an eye drop for dry eyes on a daily basis in between, (bought over the counter from Boots), as recommended by the ophthalmic vet I was referred to about eighteen months ago. He does not actually have dry eyes, the tear production is also measured regularly.
Any guidance would be wonderful before I approach my own vet.
