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Why is my dog squinting, rubbing, and having trouble opening her eyes?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 7 years and 10 months old | 42 lbs

My lab woke me up whinning,squinting, and rubbing her eyes, and seems to have trouble opening both eyes.

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Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 7th, 2017

Hi I'm worried that Roxie may have had an allergic reaction to something, or has an eye infection like conjunctivitis. You could try to give her a dose of benadryl. If that doesn't help and she seems distressed, you should take her to your vet. I can't legally give out the recommended dose for benadryl, as I have not examined her

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