My Great Dane is panting excessively, drinks a lot, and has red eyes.

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My dog seems to have a film on the lower portion of his eyes, it is red and swollen. Was wondering what it could be. Also, he is panting nonstop-he stays cool in the house and pants unless he's sleeping and seems to drink excess water. I rescued him yesterday so I don't know his history or anything, but he's a Great Dane. Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Male | neutered | 3 years and 4 months old | 150 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

From the photo it appears your dog has a conformation abnormality of the lower eyelid called ectropion which makes the kid sag down/look droopy. I believe you are seeing the dogs third eyelid being exposed and also irritated due to this. In some cases we need to prescribe medication to help the area be less irritated and sometimes surgery is used to correct the area. This is less concerning than non stop panting, which could be a sign of lung disease (or severe anxiety). I would recommend a vet exam ASAP due to the panting and they can look at the eyes at this time as well.

My Great Dane is panting excessively, drinks a lot, and has red eyes.

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