My dog has crusty, bleeding eyes. Should I use cream or see a vet?

Question

So my dog get this nasty crust / gunk in his eyes from crying , so it has gotten worst where cutting it off it leaves a bald spot or as of now his flesh is showing a little and he bleeds when he scratches his eye. We usually clean it out every two weeks but now it's bad. We are not sure what to do at this point . Is there a cream to put on it or take him to an animal hospital . Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | 3.5 lbs

Juliana, DVM · Accepted Answer

Discharge that leads to thick crusting in the corners of the eyes can be caused by several things. Having him evaluated by a veterinarian is definitely recommended. They may evaluate several things including making sure there is nothing in the eye irritating it (such as an eyelash rubbing the eye), checking tear production , and looking for signs of allergic irritation or corneal injury/ulceration. In the meantime you can use a warm cloth to clean the crust.

My dog has crusty, bleeding eyes. Should I use cream or see a vet?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

Can I use human contact lens solution as eye drops for my mouse?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

My pet keeps scratching its ear. What's causing this problem?

My dwarf hamster has a shut eye and is limping. What should I do?

My degu lost teeth after an accident. How can I feed him soft foods?

Share