My dog has an irritated eye and seems uncomfortable. What can I do?

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My 7 year old Male American Bulldog has a bad right eye and seems to be bothering him. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | 100 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It does look like Tank's eye is very irritated. There are several possible causes for this, including allergies, something stuck under the eyelids, corneal ulcer or abrasion, among several others. I would recommend that you have Tank checked out by a vet, since corneal issues can get worse very quickly. Until you see a vet, you can use warm compresses to soothe the eye and remove any discharge. You can also use a saline eye wash to flush out the eye of any debris that may be causing irritation. If Tank is rubbing his eye with his paws or on the furniture/ground, then he may need to wear an e-collar to prevent further damage to the eye.

My dog has an irritated eye and seems uncomfortable. What can I do?

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