My puppy's red eyes are worsening. When should I see a vet?

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Hi my dog Olaf, he’s a shih trzu 10 week old boy, he has been having a red eye maybe a day or so and I’ve noticed his other eye going red and it doesn’t look good I don’t know what to do please help and his eye was red and now I feel like it’s gone more red within a few hours and the other eye stared to go red as well. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 19 days old

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Olaf! This could be a minor eye irritation or it could be more serious like an ulcer on the eye(s) or conjunctivitis (infection). Since they are becoming more red, I would have your vet take a look at him. Your vet will be able to stain the eye to rule out corneal ulcers and be able to tell if there is any other causes for the redness. They will also be able to start him on the proper meds to help him feel better if needed. I hope this helps!

My puppy's red eyes are worsening. When should I see a vet?

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