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My puppy woke up with one eye swollen shut. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello I have a puppy he went to sleep and just woke up with one eye swollen shut

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 20th, 2019

It sounds as your puppy is suffering from an eye infection, it is relatively common in dogs. you will need to take him 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.

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on December 10th, 2018

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It would be best to have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment at this point as this may be something concerning such as a corneal injury if it is in the eyeball per se for example or due to an infection of the skin around it though it is not possible to know this based on a picture. I recommend you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Best of luck!

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on April 8th, 2018

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to an eye injury or conditions such as a corneal laceration, corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis, uveitis, dry eye (also known as KCS), among many other conditions. I highly recommend that you have Mickey evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Further therapy would be based on the findings. Good luck and best wishes!

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