Why is my dog's eye closed tight and crusty? Is it an emergency?

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Just came back from 2 week holiday and my dogs right eye is closed tight and has lots of crusty hard hinge attached can you advise I will of course take him to vet in morning. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Male | neutered | 13 years and 1 month old | 13 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Eye problems are always emergencies and always terribly painful. Peeko may have severe conjunctivitis, uveitis, a corneal ulcer or a severe eye disease such as glaucoma. Peeko needs to be examined by a vet ASAP, preferably today, as a longer wait may cause the eye condition to deteriorate and he should not suffer so much pain.

Why is my dog's eye closed tight and crusty? Is it an emergency?

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