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My puppy's eye is cloudy with mucus. Is it infection or blindness?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 8 lbs

My 3-4 week old puppy appears to have an infection in one eye. It’s either completely closed with mucus discharge or open and blue and cloudy. How can I help her? Is she blind in that eye? I’m in west Africa with little access to recourses or care.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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Published on March 11th, 2019

I don't think she is blind in that eye yet but she suffers from a severe eye infection, you need to get a hold on antibiotic eye drops urgently, apply in both eyes every 4 hours for 2-4 days, once it starts getting better you can reduce the frequency to 2-3 times a day until it resolves completely, hopefully it is not too late to save that eye at least partially.

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    Answered By Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

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    Published on September 27th, 2018

    No that is not normal. Cloudiness to the eye can be caused by many things but inflammation (uveitis) and corneal edema are the most likely causes. Both of these can be caused by a great many things including diseases of the eye itself and diseases affecting the whole body (systemic diseases). Your girl needs a vet visit for an eye exam and additional diagnostics such as bloodwork and infectious disease testing. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

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    Published on July 13th, 2017

    Poor Bella this could have been caused by an ocular infection or a viral infection. I would have your vet look at it to ensure he doesn't need any eye medications as I don't want it to get worse and it not be able to be fixed. Make sure the puppy is eating, drinking, and acting normally. Also make sure he isn't pawing st that eye. I hope this helps.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

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    Published on December 9th, 2016

    This would be a serious concern and may be due to an ulcer/injury or a cataract which can rarely develop from birth. I recommend you request a veterinary certificate as to cause and extent of the cloudy and predicted outcome before you agree to purchase

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