Dog's third eyelid visible after grooming. Should I see a vet?

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My dog got groomed 3 days ago and her eye has been swollen and her third eyelid is covering half her eye. The swelling went down and now it's just the third eyelid left. I've been using eye rinse I got at pet smart. Anything else I can do? Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Female | spayed | 5 years and 4 months old | 80 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would have Maggie seen by a vet immediately. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. The vet can diagnose what is causing her third eyelid to cover her eye, and can give her medication to treat it. I would take Maggie into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her now.

Dog's third eyelid visible after grooming. Should I see a vet?

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