My dog's eye healed, but it's black and glassy. Should I see a vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female
Hi, my dog had a pussy eye about a week ago. She couldn't open it or anything. I've flushed it out with water and got some eye drop from a chemist. It's healed up heaps and she can fully open it now. Although it looks very black and glassy. I'm worried she's in pain or possibly going blind. Should I take her to the vet???
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Published on October 4th, 2017
Hello, depending on what caused the purulent material on her eye, what you are seeing now may be consistent with scar tissue. Now, if she is having any discharge, if the normal white part of the eye (sclera) is red, or if she has bright red conjunctiva, then she should definitely be evaluated by a veterinarian. I would not recommend putting anything else into her eye until you have your veterinarian evaluate her. If she has an ulcer or an infection, putting the wrong medications in her eye may lead to a worsening condition and even the loss of her eye. I would definitely have her seen by your veterinarian if you are concerned she could be in pain or if you think her eye is not looking any better by tomorrow. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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Published on October 17th, 2019
The white part of the eye (sclera) is extremely red. It does not look like a sting, it looks like trauma. You need to get her to the vet ASAP or she may lose her eye. This is very painful and she needs assistance right away. Take her to your local ER vet clinic.
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