Dog's eye worse after vet visit & stain. Is it an allergic reaction?

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Went to vet with dog who had pussy eye. Vet gave her Florescent eye stain and thought it ok for antibiotic and we came home. Dogs eye worse than before we went in. She is very agitated and can’t open eye. Tried to wash eye. She has had stain before and not had reaction. Do you think she is allergic to any of the products? Should I give anti biotic even though eye was worse than before going in. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | spayed | 5 years and 8 months old | 6.2 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry to hear that you are having this problem with Poppy. If your vet numbed the eye and examined it, then the numbing solution may be wearing off which may account for her eye being more irritated now. I have never had a dog have a problem with the fluorescein stain, so I think that is unlikely to be the problem. Dogs can have problems with some medications, so if your vet gave any of the antibiotic medication while in the office, I would contact them before giving more, but if they have not given her any in the office, then they should not be a problem to start at home. Either way, I would recommend contacting your vet, so they know what is going on with Poppy. There are some pain medications that can be given, so they may recommend adding those for Poppy. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that Poppy feels better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Dog's eye worse after vet visit & stain. Is it an allergic reaction?

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