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My dog has red, watery eyes with discharge. Is it an infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 60 lbs

My dog has discharge from his eyes and its watery and red

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 22nd, 2017

Jack is probably suffering from an eye infection, he probably caught it from another dog outside, you will need to take him to the vet to get the eyes checked, the vet will then prescribe an antibiotic eye drops, this should resolve the problem within a few days.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 25th, 2018

    It looks as Bruno is suffering from an eye infection, it is relatively common in dogs. you will need to take him to the vet the first chance you get, the vet will check the eyes, if it is indeed a simple eye infection your vet will prescribe an antibiotic eye drops that will probably solve the problem in no time.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 17th, 2018

    Rocky is very cute! I would have him seen by a vet for this problem, as this can be a sign of an eye infection. Any eye problems should be examined and treated promptly by a vet, as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. The vet can diagnose if he does have an eye infection, and can prescribe treatment for it. I would take him into a vet today. Best of luck.

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