My senior dog's eye is swollen and hazy, and he can't see. What to do?

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I can't get my dog to the vet for a solid week. He is a 17 year old Italian greyhound, no health problems in the past at all. 4 days ago his left eye turned a hazy dark blue, today when we got up, his third eyelid was completely covering the eye and his eyeball is very swollen behind it. He is not lethargic, no fevers, no loss of appetite, still active and lively but can not see. How can I help him for the next week? Have been using eye drops from vet that contain mineral oil and vitamin e. Pet's info: Dog | Italian Greyhound | Male | unneutered | 17 years and 1 month old | 10 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

If you can get to another vet more quickly, or even an emergency vet that would be best. Clouding of the eye may be due to an infection, illness or injury and waiting to have it treated could lead to a worsening of symptoms or even loss of the eye. Attempting to treat at home may worsen the problem or cause excessive irritation. It is best to seek veterinary care ASAP.

My senior dog's eye is swollen and hazy, and he can't see. What to do?

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