Why does my dog have a brown spot on the white of his eye and is it normal?

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I've just noticed a brown spot on the white of my dogs eye, he isn't in pain and it doesn't bother him I don't know how long it has been there as it isn't in a obvious place. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 9 months old | 23 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. In pugs, this is a normal thing to see. There is increased pigmentation (melanin) deposited on the eye. Pugs can develop pigmentary keratitis, in which a dark film develops over the eye itself. This does not cause any pain and unfortunately there is nothing you can do to make this go away or slow down the progression. If the eye becomes irritated, you can use steroid drops. Something that a vet would need to prescribe Dexter after examining him. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Why does my dog have a brown spot on the white of his eye and is it normal?

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