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Why is my dog's eye inflamed, swollen, and winking after a walk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 17 lbs

Hi Eli had long walking today afternoon along the streets and side parterres , she had smelled flowers as well This evening we observed she gotta inflamed in her right eye and abnormal winking. We found puke once a time at the corner of her right eye and swelling Please advise us with many thanks

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 21st, 2019

Poor Eli! She could have gotten something in her eye irritating it or she could have an eye infection. Gently rinse her eye with cool water, and have her seen by a vet. Any eye problem needs to be checked out by a vet promptly, as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I hope this helps.

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