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My dog has green eye gunk, won't eat, and is very sick. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Poodle | Male | neutered | 11 years and 5 months old | 15 lbs

Dog has green mucus in eyes, will not eat but does drink water, will not walk around too much just lays all day and has for 3 days now. Cannot get to the vet til Monday and he does not seem to be getting better. Advice what to do?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 17th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Loss of appetite can be observed with many conditions such as gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, kidney disease, pancreatitis, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Timmy evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I would encourage you to consider an emergency veterinarian. They would be able to check for these possibilities and others depending on the findings on exam. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

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    Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on March 13th, 2018

    I am sorry to hear that Pippa isn’t feeling well. If she still isn’t back to normal by tomorrow morning then she should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. She will probably need an x-Ray to make sure she doesn’t have an intestinal obstruction. As far as the eyes go I would use a warm water compress to help with the discharge. Often dogs will have excess discharge when they don’t feel well for other reasons. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 18th, 2018

    I am sorry to hear about Pancho! His photo looks like he doesn't feel well for sure! It sounds like he could potentially have a respiratory infection. Sometimes the infection can be viral, other times it can be bacterial or a combination of the two. If he is having green discharge from his eyes and nose, and is coughing so much he vomits and has a decreased appetite he should see a vet to ensure he doesn't have pneumonia and to determine if he needs to be treated with antibiotics. I would call your vet in the morning. If he starts having difficulty breathing he should go to the emergency vet. You can help him feel better by putting him in a room with a humidifier, or if you don't have a humidifier putting him into the bathroom while you run a steamy shower for 10 minutes to provide a steam treatment for him. Keep his nose and eyes clean by wiping with a clean damp cloth. Best of luck to you and Pancho!

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