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My pet is sleeping more than usual and has red eyes. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 9 years and 2 months old | 50 lbs

My pet is sleeping a lot and has red eyes what do I do his eyes look red

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 27th, 2018

Although a picture would help to determine underlying cause of it more specifically, that is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to an allergy or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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