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Dog's eye red & swollen after collar injury. Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My sisters dog and mine were playing last night when her dog got her jaw stuck in my dog's collar. My dog was seconds away from death by time we were able to get them apart. Her tongue was almost black and eyes almost completely dilated. She seems to be doing fine. My biggest concern is the whites in her eyes are blood red. Especially the left eye. It is swollen and the eye lid appears to be almost inside out. She is eating, drinking and going to the bathroom. She is playing.

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 6th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. I sorry to hear about such a traumatic incident for her. How scary! I do recommend that she is evaluated by a veterinarian. Strangulation injuries can be severe and have long lasting effects. This is especially true with lung damage as it can show up after the incident. She likely has broken vessels in the tissues lining her eyes due to the trauma. She may require eye medications to help them heal. I hope this information helps!

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    Answered By Menolly Cote, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on July 25th, 2017

    The red you are seeing in Ringo's eye is called scleral hemorrhage. This can be seen due to trauma to the head or strangulation such as would be seen with the collar incident you described. If Ringo is having difficulty seeing, the eye appears cloudy or he seems painful, he should be seen by a veterinarian. Scleral hemorrhage will typically resolve within a week or two but if it is getting worse Ringo should be seen immediately.

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