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My puppy's eye was bitten by another dog. Should I go to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 months old

My puppy got bitten in the eye by older dog, his eye is not bleeding but it looks like it suffered a trauma.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 22nd, 2016

Any dog bite needs to be checked by a vet immediately and needs to be treated with antibiotic to prevent any infection from occurring. Post bites infections are extremely common if antibiotics are not take, I would recommend taking Moly to the vet ASAP.

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