My dog's eye is red, drops aren't working. Should I see the vet again?

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Since I adopted my dog almost a month ago (1.5yo Beagle/Corgi mix), his left eye has had some redness around the edges (outer membrane mostly). I've seen little to no swelling. The vet gave me eye drops for him, but they don't seem to have made any difference at all. The eye doesn't seem to bother him, and there is no abnormal discharge (both eyes just get the normal sleepy goo occasionally). Should I ask the vet to take a closer look (he's been in 3 times), or am I just being paranoid? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 40 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to something like conjunctivitis for example. However, there are some other diseases that really need a very thorough evaluation of the eye to diagnose. I think that if he has not improved on the current therapy, it may be a good idea to check in with your veterinarian. If they are concerned based on their knowledge of his case, they could consider having you consult with a veterinary ophthalmologist. They would be able to perform a thorough evaluation and recommend accordingly. Good luck and have a great day!

My dog's eye is red, drops aren't working. Should I see the vet again?

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