What causes a red, swollen eye in an outdoor dog with no pain?

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Lucky’s left eye is red & looks swollen. He’s showing no signs of pain, & he is an outdoor dog so what is the cause of this? Is it allergies or something else? Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | neutered | 3 years and 1 month old

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's a little difficult to tell exactly what might be red and swollen in your picture. It looks like the redness and swelling may be around the eye as opposed to actual eye itself. If this is the case, an allergic reaction or eyelid infection would be two of the more common causes. If it is the white of his eye that looks swollen conjunctivitis, a corneal abrasion, or inflammation in the eye would all be possibilities. If the swelling worsens or if you notice swelling around the other eye or the muzzle I'd recommend seeing a veterinarian as soon as you can since this would increase the concern for an allergic reaction which should be treated promptly. Otherwise I think you're okay to wait to see your regular veterinarian if the swelling is still present in the morning, unless he seems painful or begins squinting.

What causes a red, swollen eye in an outdoor dog with no pain?

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