Why is my puppy's eye twitching and rolling? Is it a health concern?

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My cavachon puppy eyes twich sometimes and sometimes rolls his right eye. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 15 days old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

If there are no other abnormalities that you have noticed, this could just be a simple eye twitch similar to what we get. Sometimes it can be caused by dehydration or stress. However, if it seems to be getting worse, if there are other abnormalities, if you see squinting or rubbing of the eye, or you are very concerned about it, I recommend that you have Toby checked out by a vet. Sometimes this can be a sign of neurologic damage, electrolyte abnormalities, or malnutrition/malabsorption. Your vet will do a thorough physical exam, ocular exam, and attempt to do a neurologic exam (it can be very difficult in puppies!). The vet may recommend bloodwork or further diagnostics on the eye to see if there is a medical cause for the twitching and eye rolling.

Why is my puppy's eye twitching and rolling? Is it a health concern?

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