My dog's eye is swollen and draining. Can I treat it without a vet?

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8 yr.old Shih Tzu and part Chihuahua left eye is swollen & drainage.Been Patting the eye with warm rag to keep clean but it's not helping eye is getting worse going on 3rd day she's drinking eating pp & poo is fine sleeps a lot problem No $ for Vet bill till Fri.Please help me she's my baby I don't want to lose her I feel helpless & bad that I don't have the $ right now to see a vet. Is there anything I can do for her at home? Or is there a free clinic around Champaign,IL? Thanks Charlee Rich. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 8 years old | 6 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Hi Charlee! Gracee Jo does have to see a vet right away. It sounds likes she has a bad eye infection. Eye infections are considered an emergency, as leaving them untreated can lead to vision loss. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com Please take her into a vet now.

My dog's eye is swollen and draining. Can I treat it without a vet?

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