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Why does my dog have white, mucus-like discharge from both eyes?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 10 months old | 115 lbs

I am in the republic of panama, my female rottweiler, 4yrs. old, 115 lbs. has a white discharge, like a mucus coming from both of her eyes, I must clean them 3 times per day. What is the problem

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 30th, 2017

Poor girl. White discharge from the eyes can indicate either a dry eye conditon or the beginning of an allergic conjunctivitis (allergies causing inflammation of the eyes). If she is also sneezing and rubbing her eyes from irritation, then chances are she has allergic conjunctivitis. You can discuss with your vet about trying some over the counter or vet prescribed antihistamine medication to try and help with this. Your vet may want to examine her first just to make sure we are on the right track with her diagnosis and treatment recommendations. In the meantime I would continue to apply warm compresses on her eyelids (while holding them closed) and Henry cleansing the discharge as needed to prevent irritation around her eyes. I hope that Sofeta feels better soon. Best wishes with her eyes and take care of that fur baby.

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    Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

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    It sounds like Sofeta has an infection known as conjunctivitis. This can be caused by bacteria or virus irritating the eyes, or in some cases allergy. Cleaning the eyes will help, but antibiotic eye drops could also be beneficial. Have a close look to make sure her actual eyes look healthy, if you notice any range take her to the vet immediately.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    It's very likely to be an eye infection, Sofeta will need to be taken to the vet, her eyes will need to be checked, if it is a simple eye infection indeed, the vet will prescribe an antibiotic eye drop for 1-2 weeks, this should solve the problem.

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