Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo

Why is my chihuahua's eye swollen, red, and protruding from socket?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | 3 lbs

Female chihuahua left eye is swollen and inner eyelid is deep red and protruding from eye socket.

This question includes photos that may contain sensitive content. Click to view.

View more to consider that the photos may include sensitive content.

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Image profile

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 15th, 2019

It looks as Boots is suffering from an eye infection, it is relatively common in dogs. you will need to take her to the vet the first chance you get, the vet will check the eyes, if it is indeed a simple eye infection your vet will prescribe an antibiotic eye drops that will probably solve the problem in no time.

Vote icon

3Pet Parents found this answer helpful

image
Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Sponsored