Dog has red, runny eye. Can I use my human steroid eye drops?

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My dog has a runny eye and its blood shot. I have some steroid eye drops, Presidone, that my doctor gave me a few weeks ago for my eyes. Is it safe to use those drops on my dog? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 77 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

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, dry eye (also known as KCS), among many other conditions. It is not safe to use human medications without knowing the exact medical condition as some treatments can actually worsen the patient's condition when used inadequately. I highly recommend that you have Hershey evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Further therapy would be based on the findings. Good luck and best wishes!

Dog has red, runny eye. Can I use my human steroid eye drops?

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