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My dog's eye is irritated, closed, and he keeps rubbing it. What now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 7 months old

My dogs eye seems irritated, the left eye is closed minimal tears but he will keep trying to rub it. I opened the eye a little bit but he blinks a couple times subtly and then closes again. Not sure what to do

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

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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