Priority: Immediate

Overview

• This is an emergency.
• Contact your veterinarian or after-hours emergency care facility immediately.

Symptom Considerations

• Eye problems are common.
• Diagnostic testing to look for scratches or changes in pressure may be needed.
• Some questions to prepare for:
  • Has your dog had eye issues before?
  • Does your dog spend a lot of time outdoors and off leash?
  • Has your dog been around another dog with an eye infection?
• Your dog may require:
  • Numbing the eye for the procedure
  • Oral or topical medications you will administer at home (pain relievers, antibiotics)

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