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My dog has green eye gunk and bloodshot eyes, but seems fine. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Male | neutered | 11 years and 3 months old | 16 lbs

My dog has some greenish gunk that comes out of his eye. His eye is a little blood shot and I noticed this on Saturday. But his eye does not seem to bother him. He is acting like him self. Is there anything I can use to rinse out his eyes like eye drops.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 6th, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would actually recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment. The main reason is that greenish discharge can also be observed with things like a corneal ulcer or conjunctivitis for example. Your veterinarian could check for this and treat accordingly. Good luck and have a great night!

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    Answered By Lotus Altholtz

    Veterinarian, Board-Certified Lab Animal Medicine Specialist

    Published on February 22nd, 2019

    If the discharge from his eye is thick and green it is likely conjunctivitis or an eye infection that will benefit from topical ophthalmic antibiotic drops (e.g. tobramycin ophthalmic drops) or ointment (e.g. terramycin). Your vet may also recommend doing a fluorescein stain of his eye to determine whether he has a corneal scratch or ulcer that is likely painful and would benefit from topical ophthalmic atropine drops. The risk of leaving it untreated is that it could worsen and require a longer/more expensive treatment. Good luck!

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 24th, 2018

    Hello. Luna may have some irritation going on in the eye. She may have picked up an upper respiratory infection or scratched the cornea a bit. Since the eye is a little worse than it was yesterday, I would really consider having her examined as soon as possible. If you can not have her seen this weekend, you can gently clean the eye with a little saline ( pick up some artificial tears at your pharmacy ). If she begins squinting or pawing at her eye, you may need to get her to an emergency clinic, otherwise, make an appointment with your veterinarian Monday morning. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Ana M, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 5th, 2020

    Thank you for submitting your question regarding Romeo. He may have an eye infection. He could also be experiencing allergies, a corneal ulcer or scratch across his eye, a condition known as dry eye or even a change in pressure within the eye. He will need to see his veterinarian to know for sure. The veterinarian will examine his eyes with a special instrument known as an ophthalmolscope. Eye tests can help to reach a diagnosis as well. In the meantime, keep the eye clean if possible and do not allow him to paw at the eye. Place an E-collar on him if necessary. I hope this information helps!

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