What's this spot in my dog's eye? Is it a serious dog eye problem?

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My dog has a little spot in the center of her eye, she has had it for about three days. Do you have any idea what it can be? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 5 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be a corneal ulcer, which is quite common in Shih Tzus. Eye conditions always need to be examined and treated by a veterinarian. Your vet will do a fluorescein test (will put a type of die into the eye, then flush it out and the die will adhere to the ulcer to show the whole extent). Depending on the severity and type of ulcer your vet will prescribe an antibiotic and possibly other medications to help the eye to heal.

What's this spot in my dog's eye? Is it a serious dog eye problem?

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