Why is my dog listless with gummy eyes and a visible third eyelid?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Male | neutered | 9 years and 6 months old
My dog is really listless, his eyes aren't fully open like there some skin over half the eye and there was gumminess on one of the eye
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Published on April 19th, 2016
The skin over the eye is a third eye lid - it often comes up with eye infection, fever or when generally dogs are unwell. Please, take your dog to your vet and get him examined. He may have eyes or upper airways infection and he will need a course of antibiotics to get better.
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Published on May 23rd, 2017
That is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. Sometimes this presentation is linked with gastrointestinal issues and lethargic conditions. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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