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Why is my Chihuahua's eye filmy, clear discharge, shut, and puffy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 10 lbs

My Chihuahua's eye is has a film over his eye and its draining a clear fluid out of the corner. He is favoring the eye by shutting it it is also puffy on the bottom of the cheek

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 5th, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could potentially be due to something like a corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis or some form of trauma to the eye. I highly recommend that you have Rocky evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to take a close look at the eye and recommend any treatments based on how it looks. In the meantime, try to avoid Rocky being able to scratch at the eye to avoid any further injury. Good luck and have a good night!

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