My puppy has a bad eye infection. Will putting some antibiotic cream on them help. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 16 days old

The only thing that’s safe to use is an antibiotic ointment prescribed by the vet. You will need to take Daisy into the vet immediately if she has a bad eye infection. Leaving this untreated can lead to vision loss.

My Puppy's Eye Infection: Can I Use Antibiotic Cream?

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My dog has an eye infection can i use Special Formula 17900-Forte ill put a photo on

Please do not use this or any other antibiotic that is not specifically meant for the treatment of eye infections. There may be chemicals in this that will damage the eye. Eye infections are always emergencies and need to be seen by a veterinarian right away as there is always the danger of loss of eye sight. Your veterinarian will thoroughly examine the eye with an ophthalmoscope, check for injuries to the cornea and corneal ulcers, signs of glaucoma (may measure intra-ocular pressure) and check for swelling and infection. Depending on the type of infection or condition he will determine the type of treatment. Please take Melodie to a veterinarian or Pet ER today.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Li'l Bit has developed an infection (?) Around one of her eyes. Am seeking treatment advice

Poor Baby! It looks quite bad. I would first start her on benadryl to help with any itching. I would also put a cone collar on her to prevent her from rubbing it on anything and pawing at it and making it worse. You could buy some OTC moisturing eye ointment like genteal and put that around the eye twice a day. If the skin isn't starting to improve with 24 hours after that I would have her seen by your vet. It is most likely that she needs some antibiotics ointment for the eye to help that skin heal. Also, your vet can make sure there is nothing wrong with the eye itself. I hope this helps!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My dog was playing with other dogs which got a little rough. He now has a wound under his eye. It’s not oozing blood, but the skin is broken. I cleaned it with warm water but are there any antibiotic ointments or creams I can use on the wound this cl

No this close to the eye, no. I would keep a close eye on Baxter's wound. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and he will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. I hope this helps!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hi I believe my dog has an infected tear gland she is a 6 year old pug wondering if u can recommend something I can do at home to help her

I can't see Lily's eyes in the picture, but if she has swelling around her eyelids, it is possible that she has a bacterial infection. Eye issues can progress rapidly, so I recommend taking her to a vet as soon as possible. Until that time, try gently applying warm compresses to her eye for 10 minutes a 3 times per day. Also put an e-collar (cone) on to prevent her from scratching at her eyes, as this will dramatically make issues worse. I hope that she feels better soon!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hi! My dog suddenly developed a double eye infection after curing her double ear infection. What should I do?

I would take Shay into a vet now. Any eye infection should be considered an emergency, as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. The vet can prescribe an antibiotic eye ointment to treat the infection.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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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.

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.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Today as i was playing with my dogs , i notice a small bump on the side of my pups eye and like mucus on the side of it and i cleaned it off and there was a bit of hair on the area and it didnt look red , just a bump but im scared because i had a.

That would be extremely rare to have to put a dog down because of an eye infection. See what happens now that you cleaned the mucous away. If it comes back than you should have your vet take a look at him to determine if medication is needed. He may need an antibiotic to treat an infection. So sorry about your other dog. That is sad.

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My dog has a bad eye infection what can I give him

Oh that does look really bad. Unfortunately this cannot be treated at home and leaving this untreated can lead to vision loss. This is an emergency, and Ziggy has to see a vet now. 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. Best of luck.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My dog has problems with her eyes quite regularly and I have found that using Vetericyn Plus Antimicrobial Ophthalmic Gel whenever she has it gets rid of it within a few days. I apply it three times a day and keep her cone on to prevent her from itch

It seems that there is swelling in the lids rather than just the eyes, so I am not sure that topical eye antibiotics will help. Over the weekend, you can use warm compresses several times a day in addition to your current ointment until Mimi can be seen by the vet. I would also discuss the frequent recurrence of her eye issues, since there may be an underlying cause, like allergies or abnormal eye hairs, causing her issues.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My toy poodle has been suffering from an eye infection for about 3 months now. We took her to the vet and they made sure there wasn't anything wrong with the actual eye, and there wasn't. They just stated she had an eye infection and gave us cream. W

I'd recommend contacting your veterinarian to discuss what other tests might be recommended. It may be that Bella has a resistant infection, allergy or autoimmune disease. If your vet isn't sure about the next step you could also ask about referral to an ophthalmologist who would be able to do a thorough evaluation. I would recommend stopping any home remedies as many essential oils can harm the sensitive eye.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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