Why does my puppy have red/pink eyes, ear irritation, and lick a lot?

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My puppy has one red eye and one pink, ear irritation, and excessive licking. No eye discharge or scratching. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 10 months and 12 days old | 35 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Kai! It sounds like he has a few things going on at the moment. He could have an eye infection, allergies, or suffering trauma to his eyes causing them to be red and pink. The ear irritation could be due to an ear infection caused by ear mites, yeast, or bacteria. The excessive licking can be caused by itching, which in turn can be caused by fleas, mites, allergies, or ringworm. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would have him seen by a vet right away for his eye problems, and the vet can diagnose all of his symptoms and can treat him for them.

Why does my puppy have red/pink eyes, ear irritation, and lick a lot?

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