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My dog's eye is swollen and squinting. Does she need a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Female | spayed | 10 years and 1 month old | 10 lbs

Looks like my dog might have an eye infection or got something in her eyes

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 14th, 2018

This could be an eye infection (and, looking at the photo the eye lids are very swollen there is a discharge and your dog is squinting because it is painful) caused either by bacteria, inflammation, or possibly even mechanical damage caused by ingrown hairs , or eye lashes. Eye problems are always emergencies. You will need to take Summer to a veterinarian or Pet ER for an exam now, please.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 20th, 2020

    It could be Smudge has an eye infection, may have injured her eyes, or has allergies causing this swelling. Any eye problem needs to be checked out by a vet asap as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Please have her seen by a vet now to get this diagnosed and treated. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 3rd, 2019

    If there is swelling around Diablo’s eyes he could be having an allergic reaction which should be treated promptly by a veterinarian with injectable medications. If the actual eye tissue was swollen or enlarged he could have a scratch cut on his corneas, something causing inflammation in the eyes or even glaucoma. I would recommend seeing a veterinarian to determine what might be going on.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 24th, 2019

    This could be due to an infection or eye injury. Any eye problem needs to be checked out by a vet promptly, as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I'd take Sage into a vet now. Best of luck.

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