My 5-month-old dog has a blue eye. Should I take him to the vet?

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So, I'm getting a dog and a couple weeks, he's about 5 months old, and his owner messaged earlier saying that his eye is blue and she insisted he's fine but I think he needs to see a vet. However, I don't have the money and I know my dad will just say we can get a different dog so I need to know as much as you guys have to offer. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It is very hard to make out the photo but I can see the blue, redness and discharge. You are right the dig needs to see a vet. There appears to be an infection going on and the blue colour either means oedema of the cornea which is the transparent eye layer at the front, or uveitis which is inflammation behind the cornea. I would suspect tgat the cornea may be damged which is very serious. Either way the dog needs a vet because at best this will require eye drops to heal but may need more extensive treatment. It is currently the owners responsibility so I would remind her of her obligation to keep the animal healthy and urge her to visit the vet.

My 5-month-old dog has a blue eye. Should I take him to the vet?

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