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Dog has green eye discharge from one eye. Why aren't drops working?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 4 months old | 88 lbs

There is green discharge coming out of my dogs one eye only earlier he had tear stains on that eye but now green mucus comes after few hrs my veterinarian advice me to use Ciprofloxacin eye drops for that but it snot effective anymore only one is produces green discharge ... i need a possible cause and solution for this problem thank you

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 24th, 2017

It's likely to be an eye infection although it could also be an eye injury or a foreign body in the eye. you need to take Tiger to the vet in order to get the eye checked first, then your vet can give you the treatment according to the diagnosis.

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 12th, 2019

    Green discharge generally indicates an infection. The most common reasons for infections are bacteria (like a pink eye) or a scratch to the eye. If Zeus is squinting the eye or has excessive tearing, or seems otherwise uncomfortable, I recommend to have him seen today. You can try rinsing his eye out with sterile saline daily. If he still has the discharge by Monday, then it's not likely to go away on it's own and he should be seen. I hope this helps to point you in the right direction. Please feel free to post any further questions!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 21st, 2017

    It sounds like Zeus could have an eye infection or suffered injury to his eye, and he has to see a vet immediately. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it is considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take Zeus into a vet right away to have his eye examined and diagnosed so his eye can be treated.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Published on March 10th, 2019

    It looks as Bubba is suffering from an eye infection, it is relatively common in dogs. you will need to take him to the vet the first chance you get, the vet will check the eyes, if it is indeed a simple eye infection your vet will prescribe an antibiotic eye drops that will probably solve the problem in no time.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 8th, 2018

    Poor Zeus! It looks like he could have an eye infection, and that is likely uncomfortable and painful for him. Unfortunately I cannot tell you what eye drops to give him, as without seeing him in person, I legally cannot diagnose or prescribe medication. He does need to see a vet for this problem, and he should see one today. Leaving this untreated can lead to vision loss. Please take him into a vet for treatment. Best of luck.

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