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My dog's eye is swollen, pink, and struggling to open. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3.4 lbs

What should I do with my dogs swollen eye? as you can see in the picture it looks bigger then other eye and pink. He is also struggling to open the swollen eye. Please help ASAP

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2017

Kitty is probably suffering from a severe eye infection and you cannot help her at home i'm afraid. you will need to take her to the vet ASAP to get the eyes checked and the vet will then prescribe antibiotic eye drops if it is only an infection. if the eye is injured or ulcerated Kitty might need some additional treatment.

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