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My dog's eye is blinking and irritated after grooming. What happened?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 20 lbs

Hi today my dog got a hair cut and washed and his right eye as been blinking and has something on it

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on May 8th, 2019

It appears there may be some swelling. This could be due to irritation from a stray hair, shampoo or trauma incurred before, during or after the grooming. Place an e-collar (cone) on Locky to prevent rubbing or pawing. If he is squinting or lethargic, have him examined by your veterinarian or a veterinary ophthalmologist.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 3rd, 2019

    It could be some of the shampoo could have gotten into Princess's eye. Gently rinse the eye with cool water, and keep an eye on it. If her eye is still twitching tomorrow, the eye becomes red, there is a discharge from the eye, and/or the area becomes swollen, take her into a vet to get it checked out. Best of luck.

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