My dog's eye looks hurt after playing with another dog. What's wrong?

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The photo of her looking at the camera sitting pretty is what her eyes normally look like. I got home today and noticed her eye. We recently got a one year old female German Shepherd who loves to play with Bella. They rough house (not too rough but just play), run around together. Could you tell what's wrong with her eye? I think our pup may have accidentally hurt Bella's eye but I don't want to assume anything and leave her like that. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 6 months old | 80 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bella. Her pupil is contracted down which typically indicates pain. Her third eyelid is elevated and there is discharge coming from the eye. All of these signs are abnormal so she will need to see her veterinarian. She could have a scratch to the surface of her eye, inflammation within the eye itself or a condition known as Horner's syndrome. However, I do not typically see the eye discharge with cases of Horner's syndrome. It is usually a condition of unknown origin where the eye appears sunken, the third eyelid is elevated and the pupil is constricted. Her veterinarian may suggest some eye tests to determine the cause of her signs. In the meantime, do not let her paw at her eye. I hope this information helps!

My dog's eye looks hurt after playing with another dog. What's wrong?

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