Dog's eye worse after vet visit & stain. Is it an allergic reaction?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | spayed | 5 years and 8 months old | 6.2 lbs
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
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Published on March 26th, 2018
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.
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Published on July 29th, 2018
Oh this sounds like Poppy has an allergic reaction to something. Since the welts are increasing and she is not getting better you should take her to a veterinarian or Pet ER today for an exam, possible antihistamine and steroid injection to counteract the allergic reaction.
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Published on January 23rd, 2019
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Poppy. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. A red eye can indicate several things. An eye infection is most common in a young dog. This is especially likely if she has also been coughing or sneezing. She could also be experiencing a corneal ulcer which is a scratch across the surface of her eye. More serious conditions include inadequate tear production or a change in pressure in her eyes. Her veterinarian will perform an eye exam and then some tests to differentiate between these conditions. From there, appropriate treatment can be prescribed. In the meantime, do not allow her to paw at her eyes. I hope this information helps!
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Published on February 1st, 2017
Since Poppy has been having this problem for awhile, it would be a good idea to have your vet examine the eye to determine the cause. She could have an infection, dry eye, corneal ulcer/scratch, allergies, etc. Your vet can look at her eye and run some tests, if needed, to help diagnose and then prescribe medications to treat. Hope she gets better soon!
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