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My dog got sand in his eye and looks droopy. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Travis got some sand in his eye and he's looking sorta droopy I want to know how to get it out or how to help him

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 6th, 2017

Poor Travis! I would try to flush out his eye with some lukewarm water. If that doesn't help or he still looks droopy afterwards, I would take him into a vet right away. The sand could scratch his cornea, leading to infection and potentially an ulcer, and the sand will need to be removed and his eye treated.

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