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Why are my dog's eyes bloodshot after being tangled in a blanket?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 80 lbs

Hello, my dog has gotten herself wrapped up in her blanked overnight, and this morning after I freed her from the blanket I noticed both of her eyes were bloodshot red

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on December 18th, 2016

It might be that she has tried to free herself from the blanket by rubbing her head onto it. If after 1-2 hours you don' t see any improvement, then a vet check up is necessary as she might need some medications . I would also keep an eye on her breathing, her appetite and her toilet habits.

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