My dog has a red eye and dry nose. When should I take her to the vet?

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Cheeko has a bit of a red eye and a dry nose. She has been sick once or twice but nothing too serious. Should I take it to the vet? Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 6 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would take Cheeko into the vet. The dry nose is not a concern, as a dog's nose can become dry simply by sitting in the sun or next to a heat source, and is therefore not considered a sign of illness. The red eye is a concern, as she could have an eye infection or may have injured her eye . Any eye problem should be examined by a vet as soon as possible because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. The vet can diagnose what is causing the red eye, and can prescribe her medication for it.

My dog has a red eye and dry nose. When should I take her to the vet?

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