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Dog's eye swollen after beach trip, could it be sand or infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 10 months old

My dog ​​yesterday was all day on the beach, he likes to get into the sea and rub himself in the sand, then usually comes home very tired, today I noticed that one of his eyes is swollen, and he has rubbed with his paw, The eye has nothing, only the eyelid is swollenand, and the eye is somewhat closed. What will it be? I already cleaned with rose water.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 22nd, 2017

It could be some sand that got into the eye or an eye infection, you should keep an eye on it until tomorrow, if it is not better by then you will need to take Benji to the vet in order to get it treated, he might need prescription eye drops.

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