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Why are my dog's eyes red with scabs and hair loss? Is it ringworm?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 3 months old | 35 lbs

My dogs white of his eyes are red and the outside corner of his eye is scabbed and has hair loss, is this ringworm?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 19th, 2019

I'd be concerned that Blue has an eye infection, not ringworm. You need to get him into a vet first thing in the morning, as any eye problem has to be checked out promptly . That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Best of luck.

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