My puppy burned her eyelid on a cigarette. Is it an emergency?

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My puppy ran into the end of my ciggerette and burnt her eye lid she is acting fine and the blister is not bothering her but I'm worried about her. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 8 days old | 25 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Ouch, poor Heidi! That looks like that could be painful. Do not pop the blister, that will make it worse. You can try apply a cold compress (but not ice!) to the area, and have her seen by a vet as soon as possible for treatment for the burn. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it or the surrounding area should be considered an emergency.

My puppy burned her eyelid on a cigarette. Is it an emergency?

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