My dog's eye looks strange. What does an elevated third eyelid mean?

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My father in laws dogs eye is looking funny. He's a yellow lab, six years old and has some health issues from birth. He's never had eye issues but we're a little concerned, any idea what it may be or if it's just nothing? I've attached pictures of both the bad and good eye, just for reference. Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Male | neutered | 6 years and 6 months old | 85 lbs

Emily Fukuzato, DVM · Accepted Answer

The pictures you have attached from Neely show that his third eyelid is elevated. This is the pink area on the lower inside part of his eye seen in the picture. Elevation of the third eyelid can mean either something directly wrong with his eye OR problems of internal illness or neurologic disease. Regardless, if he is feeling well at home otherwise, eating, drinking, normal behavior please schedule an appointment with his veterinarian in the near future. The doctor can examine his eye to verify if there is a problem or the doctor may identify an internal problem based on the rest of his/her good thorough physical exam. If Neely is stumbling around, has abnormal mentation, squinting of the eye, decrease in appetite, vomiting and/or diarrhea he should be evaluated as soon as possible.

My dog's eye looks strange. What does an elevated third eyelid mean?

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