Puppy's eye scratched, swollen, leaking brown. Is it an emergency?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 18 days old | 10 lbs
My 2-3 month old puppy got scratched in the eye by my adult dog accidentally. His eye was bleeding and has now stopped but is leaking a brownish liquid, his eye is not all the way open,also while hard to see in pictures his whole right side of his face is really swollen
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Published on March 19th, 2019
This is a medical emergency, and Blu has to see a vet now. His eye could have been severely injured, and leaving this untreated can lead to vision loss. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.
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Published on October 12th, 2018
Poor Jax! It is very concerning that his eye is red, and it can be caused by things such as trauma to the eye, a corneal scratch, an eye infection, or abrasion to the eye. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take him into an ER vet now. The vomiting and not eating likely isn't related to the eye problem, but it's also always very concerning when a young puppy won't eat. That needs to be checked out asap as well. Best of luck.
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