Why is my dog's eye red on the white part, but not swollen or itchy?

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Hello my dogs right eye is red on the sclera. She is not rubbing it and dorsnt appear swollen. However, the section of the eye is very red. What could it be? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 years old

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Oh dear, poor Bella! The redness on her sclera could be due to trauma (even running into a stationary object), blood clotting disorders, allergies, uveitis (inflammation within the eye), among many other conditions. Eyes are delicate structures and can change rapidly, so I do recommend taking Bella to her vet fairly urgently rather than taking a "wait and see" approach to this situation. If she does begin to rub or scratch at this eye, I recommend putting an e-collar (cone) on her until her vet appointment. I hope this helps and that all goes well!

Why is my dog's eye red on the white part, but not swollen or itchy?

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