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My dog's eye is red and blurry after a cat scratch. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 6.5 lbs

My dog’s eye got scratched by a cat today. I went to the vet and he said it’s a corneal scratch and gave me an antibiotic and some eye gel.. but I think it looks quite red and blurry and she has a hard time keeping it open.. Do you think I should ask for a second opinion or is this a normal simptom ?

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on March 3rd, 2018

That is a normal symptom. Please use the medication exactly as directed and the eye should look better in a day or two. If not then absolutely take her in for a recheck. Eye injuries are serious so I’m glad you got immediate treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Masha.

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