My puppy's eye is cloudy & red after a scratch. Is it serious?

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  Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

  Published on April 5th, 2020

  It could be an abrasion or ulcer on the eye, something stuck under the eyelid, conjunctivitis, etc. Keep the room dim to help prevent pain, and use a washcloth to gently rub the lids to see if anything comes out of the eye. Otherwise, Flo should be checked out by a vet for diagnosis and appropriate medications.

  

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  Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

  Published on February 22nd, 2018

  Cataracts show as cloudiness in the lens of the eye. So you will be able to see the colored iris very well. In the first picture, it appears that the entire surface of the eye is cloudy, which could be caused by glaucoma, uveitis (which can be a local eye issue or an indicator of something more serious like an infection or hepatitis), corneal ulcer or corneal abrasion, an irritant in the eye, among a few others. I would recommend that Jessy get checked out by a vet, since this may not be related to her recent stroke. The vet may recommend a stain to check for ulcers, may be able to the eye pressures for glaucoma, or may recommend bloodwork to look for an internal cause. They may prescribe pain medications since this may be a painful process. If Jessy seems to squint her eye often, keep her in a dim area and protect her from sunlight since this will be very irritation. Here are some articles that may prepare you for the vet visit: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=3543 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=3543 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=554

  

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  Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on November 4th, 2017

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor little Sassy! This is possibly a corneal ulcer or infection. These can be painful and as you pointed out blinking can be a sign of pain or discomfort. I recommend that you have your girl evaluated by your veterinarian for an examination of her eyes. If this is confirmed to be an ulcer or laceration to the cornea for example, they would be able to prescribe a medication for it and also potentially something for pain as well. Good luck and have a great night! Wishing her the best!

  

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