My dog's eyelid is red after cat scratch. When should I see a vet?

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My dog got scratched by my cat. the lower eye lid got scratched It is red, I don’t see any scratch on the eye itself. Is it ok to take her to the vet tomorrow? What kind of test can I expect they will do, also what symptoms should I be cautious of now? Thank you! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 3 years and 8 months old | 7 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

Going tomorrow is fine (waiting longer than that isn't) unless Cleo seems uncomfortable tonight. You wouldn't be able to see a scratch on the eye at home, but in the clinic they will likely stain the surface of her eye and look at it with a special light to see if there are any scratches. If you have an e-collar that fits her, putting it on tonight will prevent her from further injuring herself. And if she can't settle, wants to rub at the eye, or you see with the naked eye any changes to the way her eye looks, then I would recommend an ER trip. Good luck! Eyelids are pretty amazing and may have protected her eyeball, but definitely needs checked out tomorrow.

My dog's eyelid is red after cat scratch. When should I see a vet?

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