Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo

My Shih Tzu's eye looks like it has a worm. Is this possible?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 1 month and 28 days old | 3.31 lbs

Is it possible to have a worm on eyes of shihtzu?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Image profile

Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 11th, 2018

Theoretically it is possible, but most of the time whatever looks like a worm is a blood vessel. How about taking a photo of Potchi's eye and upload it and then we can look at it and hopefully tell you whether it is a worm or a blood vessel.

Vote icon

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

image
Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Sponsored