My dog's eye is red, painful, won't open, with discharge. Emergency?

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My grandmothers dog ,Tina has a red irritated eye she squints ,will rub it with her paw and has the occasional green book from her right eye we used some puffer type powder for eye infections in dogs seemed to be looking better but today she can't/ won't open eye and seems like her whole right side of her heAd is super sensitive she whines/cries so we put a plastic dog cone around her collar don't really have the money for an emergency vet but will if that's the best and only option. help!? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | 80 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am afraid that going to a veterinarian is the best and only option. This cannot be treated at home without knowing what it is. This could be due to an eye injury or conditions such as a corneal laceration, corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis, dry eye (also known as KCS), among many other conditions. I highly recommend that you have Tina evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Further therapy would be based on the findings. Good luck and best wishes!

My dog's eye is red, painful, won't open, with discharge. Emergency?

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