My new dog has an infected eye. Can I clean it or needs a vet?

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I found this dog today, his eye is infected it looks like, will this infection go away if I keep him cleaned up? When i found him his hair was matted and dirt filled, i got him groomed and now i am trying to figure out what to do with his eyes. Thank you!

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

With the eyes squinting I worry that they are painful. I would encourage you to have him evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. In the meantime using a warm water compress to clean the crusts from around the eyes may be helpful and provide some comfort. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

My new dog has an infected eye. Can I clean it or needs a vet?

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