My dog has red, bloodshot eyes and eye boogers. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 29 days old | 30 lbs
Oreo Eyes Are Blood Shot And He Has Eye Buggers Why ?
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Published on August 6th, 2017
Poor Oreo! Bloodshot eyes and discharge (especially yellow or green discharge) or "eye boogers" are usually signs of an eye infection. Oreo will need prescription eye drops to treat the infection, so I would recommend taking him to the vet to have this checked as soon as you are able to. In the meantime, you can try rinsing his eyes with plain saline eye wash and using a warm washcloth to gently wipe away any discharge as often as needed. This will not treat the underlying problem, but may help to make Oreo a bit more comfortable until you are able to see the vet.
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Published on May 3rd, 2020
Hello and thank your for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is most likely eye infection or irritation. Please, clean the eyes with boiled warm water and cotton buds 3-4 times a day. You can apply soothing eye drops too (human drops will be fine). If after 24-48hrs there is no improvement, you should take Sadie to your local vets.
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Published on December 24th, 2017
Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry that Oreo isn't feeling well. I'm not sure what the underlying issue with his eye is, but recommend seeing a vet as soon as possible because eye issues can quickly turn into emergencies and be very painful. If left untreated, they can even result in loss of the eye. In the meantime, you can get Oreo an E-collar or "cone" to prevent him from scratching/rubbing the eye and causing further trauma. I hope this helps and that all is well with Oreo!
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