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My dog's eye is red, weepy, and closed. Why is she rubbing it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 5 years and 5 months old

My dog has been rubbing her eye a lot and is keeping it closed. It has also been weepy and red looking.

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on March 13th, 2017

Poor Bebo! It sounds like something is definitely wrong with her eye. She may have an eye infection, or an injury to the cornea such as a scratch or ulcer. I would recommend taking her to the vet today to have this checked - any eye problems need to be diagnosed and treated promptly, since the eye is very delicate and permanent damage can easily occur with any delays in treatment. Your vet can do a thorough ophthalmic exam and may also use a special stain to check for injuries, and will likely prescribe drops or ointment to treat the problem depending on what is found.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 22nd, 2019

    The squinting and rubbing indicates pain so should be checked by your regular vet as soon as possible for injury, ulcer or infection. Bathing the eye with cooled boiled water can be very helpful to provide relief until you can get him seen

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