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Dog eye emergency: foggy, bubble, yellow mucus. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed

My dog had a watery eye I noticed at first then today it was kinda yellow mucus and when I asked my husband for help to look at it better we noticed he rwhole eye is foggy and there is like a bubble on her eye wondering on advice of what it is it's the middle of the night where I am in the country and no vets near me open at this time

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 30th, 2017

I am very sorry to hear about Cookie. While it isn't possible for us to diagnose based on a photo I am concerned this could potentially be a perforation of the cornea due to a deep ulcer (basically a hole in the surface of the eye and you are seeing the vitreous inside the eye coming out). This would be considered an emergency and I would recommend travel to an emergency vet if at all possible. If one is not available, then keep her as quiet as possible until your vet opens and if you have an e-collar put it on her so she cannot rub or scratch at the eye and cause it to worsen.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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    It appears as if Cookie has developed a corneal ulcer. Ulcers can be caused by trauma or infection. Any eye injury should be considered a veterinary and addressed as soon as possible to prevent permanent damage, loss of the eye or unnecessary pain. Ideally, she should be evaluated by a veterinarian opthalmologist for diagnosis and treatment. If one is unavailable, your veterinarian will be able to treat it or can provide a referral. Place an e-collar (cone) on her to prevent rubbing or pawing. If you have a veterinary ER close, take her there tonight. If not, have her seen by your veterinarian first thing in the morning. Follow the link for more information. http://acvo.org/new/public/common_diseases/cornealulcer.shtml

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