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Why are my puppy's eyes red and swollen, and what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 27 days old | 3 lbs

The corner outside of my puppy's eye is red and swollen. I don't think it's cherry eye because it looks like it's outside of the eye and I THINK I can see the 3rd eyelid still in tact. Her other eye is starting to become red too.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 22nd, 2019

Hi, and thanks for your question. That is likely to be due to a mild to moderate eyelid inflammation, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well in these cases. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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    Published on January 25th, 2017

    Yes it could be or could be due to an infection/inflammation of the third eyelid (even a small foreign body underneath) or eventually a small tumor there. I would strongly recommend a check up at your local veterinarian and appropriate treatment. Antibiotics/antiinflammatory eye drops can be given to decrease the swelling and prevent potential infections.

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