Is cutting hair out of terriers eyes bad?

I cut the hair out of my westies eyes and a friend said it could cause him to go blind. Is this a wives tale?

Is cutting hair out of terriers eyes bad?

its fine. I trim the hair away from my bichon's eyes all the time.

They will not go blind unless you stab her in the eye with the scissors!

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Is cutting hair out of terriers eyes bad?

they have it to protect

Is cutting hair out of terriers eyes bad?

My vet actually suggested that I trim my Havanese's bangs as the hair sticks to the eyeball. Have you ever had an eyelash in your eye? Not very comfortable.

Is cutting hair out of terriers eyes bad?

Total wives tale!! trim away... just be careful of the eyes.... Blindness....lol.... sooooo not true...tell your friend....smile

Is cutting hair out of terriers eyes bad?

Wow. Your friend is completely wrong on that one...Your dog will not go blind. It's good to trim the hair that hangs over their eyes...

Is cutting hair out of terriers eyes bad?

As a former groomer and vet tech, there is nothing wrong with trimming the hair. They do not have it there to protect their eyes, it can cause more problems than it solves. The discharge accumulates and mattes the hair, which then causes an infection on the skin under the eye.

I'm sure you are capable with the scissors, but I'll say it anyway, be careful.

Is cutting hair out of terriers eyes bad?

first, did u stab him in the eye with the scissor? if no, then u are ok. the hair that falls into the dogs eyes iritates their eyes, and causes them distress, so tell ur friend to check on her "information" before she advises someone about something she obviously knows nothing about.

Is cutting hair out of terriers eyes bad?

It is perfectly acceptable to trim the brow above the eyes or use a ribbon or beret to hold the hair up on it's head. Be careful with scissors so close to the eyes. If you have a pair of blunt end scissors use those. If you are going to continue to groom at home and not use a professional groomer, but a pair of blunt end scissors. All the best and good luck!

Is cutting hair out of terriers eyes bad?

Well it could possibly go blind if you leave the hair hanging in his eyes.