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My dog's third eyelid showing after hitting head. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 55 lbs

My dog's third eye all of a sudden is now showing. He is awake and alert. He was rough housing with my other dog and hit his head on our futon frame. Is there something wrong or will it go away kn its own?

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 29th, 2019

I would have your veterinarian check Hercules' eye out. If he was rough housing with the other dog he can have a scratch on his eye. If this is the case it would require medication to help heal it. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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