My dog has red, droopy eyes, and one is shut. Could it be pink eye?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 16 days old | 35 lbs
My dog has red, droopy eyes. Which he usually does not have. and One of his eyes is completely shut and only when I put a warm rag on it, he can open it a little. Is it possible to have Pink Eye?
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Published on June 17th, 2017
Dogs can certainly get infection of their conjunctiva which is pinkeye. However this could indicate an upper respiratory tract infection or something wrong with the eye it's self which is more concerning. It would be best to have Rocko examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible to make sure that eye is OK. If it is a short course of a topical ointment maybe all that is needed. However if the eye is involved or there's an infection he will likely need antibiotics. You should stop him from pawing or rubbing at the eye as well as keeping the discharge cleared with a warm washcloth until he can see a veterinarian.
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Published on November 6th, 2016
It is probably an eye infection, you will need to take Rocko to the vet ASAP in order to have the eyes checked, he will then be prescribed antibiotic eye drops which should solve the problem within a few days.
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