My senior dog's eyes are sore and bleeding. Is it an emergency?

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my dog is taking heart and water medication, he is 15 years old and has very sore eyes, in the past week around his eyes are very sore and when i am bathing them there is blood on the cotton wool pads what should i do/. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 14 years and 7 months old | 6 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would have Benjy seen by a vet immediately. It's very concerning that his eyes are so sore that the are around them is bleeding. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with them should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Benjy needs to see a vet right away to diagnose what is causing the bleeding and his sore eyes so he can be treated. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

My senior dog's eyes are sore and bleeding. Is it an emergency?

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