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My Yorkie's eye ulcer won't heal. Is she in pain and always shut?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 9 years and 11 months old

My 10 year old yorkie has bn treated for ulcer in her eye but doesn't seem to be getting any better . It weeps most of the time and her eye is constantly shut. Is she in pain . She seems to want to sleep alot.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 18th, 2017

Molly should be seen by a veterinary ophthalmologist. The area can be closely examined using specialized equipment your regular veterinarian may not have. Gentle debridement of the ulcer may be necessary to spur and facilitate healing. The ophthalmologist can perform a keratotomy or diamond burring if indicated. Place an e-collar (cone) on Molly if she isn't wearing one already to prevent pawing or rubbing.

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