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My dog's eye is red after grooming. How do I treat the irritation?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 5 months old | 10 lbs

my dog went to the groomer when I picked him up I noticed his eye was red. I asked what happened and the groomer said it must have been the blowdryer. what should I do to treat his eye? this is what it looks like. he has not tried to scratch it, nor has he been acting differently.

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Answered By Liz DeWandeler, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 3rd, 2017

It is likely that some shampoo, air from the dryer, or even small bits of hair from trimming got in your dog's eye and caused irritation. You can try to rinse your dog's eye gently with saline solution (like you use for contacts). However, there could be a scratch on your dog's eye (the cornea) as well. If it doesn't look better in 24 hours, see your veterinarian for testing to see if there is a scratch on your dog's eye and get appropriate medication.

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    Answered By Dr. Kristin DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 28th, 2018

    As long as the eye is open and he is not squinting or pawing at the eye, I am not terribly concerned. He may have rubbed the eye, or if he had high anxiety and stress at the groomers, sometimes little blood vessels in the eye can rupture. If he is holding is closed, pawing, or there is discharge, cloudiness, or increasing redness take him to the veterinarian as soon as possible. Eye injuries can become severe very quickly, so please take any changes seriously. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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