My puppy has red eyes and drooping lower lids. Is it serious?

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My 5 months old put bull puppy has had on and off redness in both of his eyes (one more so than the other) and occasionally has drooping of both of his lower lids. Should I be concerned about something serious? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old | 25 lbs

Amy Poole, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's hard to tell if what you are seeing is normal or not. Some people mistake the appearance of the 3rd eyelid as a problem, when really it is normal. Suede also may have conjunctivitis, or inflammation/infection of the tissue surrounding his eyes. He could have allergies that cause the redness and prominence of his 3rd eyelid, the pink tissue present in the 2nd picture. Without doing an exam and looking at those tissues and in and around his eye, it is impossible to tell. If he starts squinting, that is a sign of pain, so I would definitely take him in asap. I would recommend you take him in to your vet for an exam to see if he needs any topical treatment for his eyes or if what you are seeing is his normal anatomy.

My puppy has red eyes and drooping lower lids. Is it serious?

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