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My dog has scabs and swelling around her eyes. What's the cause?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 8 months old | 12 lbs

My dog has scabbing around both eyes, and they are a little swollen. What could be causing this

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on May 21st, 2017

Ouch, poor Lexie! These scabbed lesions around her eyelids could be due to allergies, skin infections, or infected Meibomian glands (glands that produce part of the tear film in the eyelids). Lexie will need to be examined by her vet. Until you can take her to the vet, assure that she is wearing an e-collar (cone) to prevent her from scratching or rubbing her face at all. If you do not have an e-collar, this link has tips for making one at home: http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html. I hope that she is feeling better soon!

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    Answered By Dr. Kristin DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 8th, 2018

    Poor little Cody, this looks miserable. If it has not already been done, a skin scraping (under sedation) is a good idea just to make sure there are no mites contributing to this condition. Food or environmental allergies can also contribute, and a prescription hypoallergenic diet trial might be a good option to try. I would definitely get him back to your veterinarian for further work-up, and that might mean more steroids and antibiotics to try and make him a bit more comfortable until you can get to the bottom of the cause. Additionally, if he eye is now closed, it is extra important to have him looked at to make sure there hasn't been injury to the surface of the eye (a corneal ulcer) from itching or rubbing. Hang in there!

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