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My dog has a large red thing in his irritated eyes. Is it a worm?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 1 month old | 7 lbs

My dog has a large red thing in his eye. It looks like a red worm. Both eyes are irritated. I'm concerned.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 19th, 2017

This looks like a big vein, could be due to an eye infection. it could also be an eye worm but this is very rare and unlikely. you need to take KY to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated, he will probably need antibiotic eye drops.

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