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Why does my dog keep getting yellow crusty gunk around his eye?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 8 years and 8 months old | 92 lbs

My Black lab has yellowish dried crusty gunk around his left eye. I have wiped it off many times but it keeps returning every day. What could it be?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on May 6th, 2019

Poor pup! Recurring yellowish discharge is a common sign of an eye infection, or an injury to the eye such as a corneal scratch or ulcer. He will need prescription eye ointment from your veterinarian to treat this problem, so I would recommend taking him in for an exam as soon as you are able to.

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