My dog has white goopy eye discharge and a red eye. Is it serious?

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My dog has some white goopy build up in 1 eye and it looks a bit red. Pet's info: Dog | Cockapoo | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 2 days old | 15 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. White goopy stuff by the eye can be just extra fluid from the eye if the eye is irritated, or the first sign of an infected eye. Yellow/green goop means bacteria and infection. If the eye is red, and if Penny is squinting or seems sore, then I recommend a visit to the vet. Eyes get either better, or much worse, very quickly. If Penny isn't not squinting and the eye is only a little bit red, you can try just natural tears for people (no medications, just eye lubrication), 6 times a day and see if it is better tomorrow. If it gets any worse at all, please see a vet right away, or if the discharge becomes yellow/green. Best of luck with Penny!

My dog has white goopy eye discharge and a red eye. Is it serious?

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