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My dog has a thick gray layer on her eye. Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 18 days old

Hi, I was playing with my dog and I lifted her up in the air than I notice she had something in her right eye I put her closer to the light, over her right eye is a thick layer of something it's covering a nice amount of her eye but she does not seem to be in any pain it looks clear than again it looks a bit gray it's a circle the size of a dime maybe nickel she's a chihuahua so she has really big eyes. Is this something I should worry about? Would you please help me find out what this could be?

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on December 7th, 2017

A young dog like Penelope should not have anything covering her eye. The only thing I can think of with your description may be her third eyelid? Pleas google images of a dogs third eyelid and see if that looks like what you saw. If not then I would really encourage you to have her evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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    Answered By Maria DVM

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    It is difficult to say what Penelope has without seeing her. You can always upload up to 3 photos for us to see which would be helpful in a situation like this. Otherwise you can always bring her to your veterinarian to have her evaluated. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

    Veterinarian

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    This could by just a discharge that has created a film over the eye, or it could be something more sinister like a corneal abrasion or ulcer. If it does not resolve in the next 1-2 days, I recommend you have Penelope checked out by your veterinarian.

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