Is it normal for my 5-week-old puppy's third eyelid to be visible?

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I have a golden doodle puppy reserved and her third lid is visible. She is 5 weeks and I don't know if it is developmental or a problem. Please help. Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 9 days old | 9 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Belle is a beautiful girl! No, it isn't normal for the third eyelid to be visible so I would have her seen by a vet in the morning. When it's visible, that's a sign of illness in dogs such as an eye infection. The vet can diagnose what is causing her third eyelid to be visible and how best to treat it.

Is it normal for my 5-week-old puppy's third eyelid to be visible?

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