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Why is my dog's eye twitching after a face trim? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed | 7 months and 30 days old | 19 lbs

Maddies eye is twitching a little bit, she got her face trimmed at petsmart today. What's wrong with her? Is it serious?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 10th, 2017

If Maddie got her face trimmed at Petsmart today, it could be that some of the cut fur has gotten into her eye annoying it. I would try gently flushing that eye with cool water to see if that helps. Some involuntary twitching can be normal, but if it continues over a few days or her eye becomes red and/or develops a discharge, then I would have her seen by a vet.

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