My dog has a spot on his eye, but it's not a cataract. What is it?

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Hi my dog has a spot on his eye but it doesn’t look deep enough to be a cataract. What could it be? Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | neutered | 3 years and 8 months old | 5 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thank you for your post on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to say exactly what the issue may be with Draco's eye without performing an ocular exam on him and running a few tests on the eye first, but I can offering a possibility. Spots on the cornea (clear part of the eye) itself can indicate a corneal ulcer or breaks in the cornea. These can be painful and uncomfortable. You may notice tearing or frequent discharge from the eye. Your veterinarian can diagnose a corneal ulcer with an ocular exam and a few tests. It is treatable with medication. I hope this helps and I hope you are able to take Draco into his veterinarian soon!

My dog has a spot on his eye, but it's not a cataract. What is it?

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