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My puppy's eye has pink in the white. Should I be concerned?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 12 days old | 7 lbs

My 5 week old puppy has slightly pink in the white of his eye. Should I be concerned?

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 20th, 2017

that appear to be the conjunctiva or the third eyelid. It is normally a pink color. If the rest of the eye is red or there is a mucous discharge or he is not holding the eye open, then I would get him checked. If there is otherwise no changes or signs, then I would not worry

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