Pug has a pink bump on his eye, keeping it shut. Vet needed now?

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I noticed this pale pink bump on eye of my pug. Area under lower eyelids appears to be fine, maybe a tiny amount of swelling but no redness. His isn't looking light sensitive or in pain. But he is trying to keep the infected a eye a little closed. While he's resting, I can see he has his one eye completely closed. He hasn't suffered any phisical injury; but foreign object is a possibility as he has been running through bushes a lot lately. Is this serious or need immediate medical attention? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 11 months old | 18 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This is likely to be a small corneal ulceration and yes it requires immediate medical attention as it is painful and (especially in pugs) it could turn into a melting ulcer (so a more serious type of ulcer that can rapidly perforate the eye). Antibiotic eye drops and pain relief medications are required. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Pug has a pink bump on his eye, keeping it shut. Vet needed now?

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