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Is it safe to clean my dog's green eye discharge with salt water?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years old | 50 lbs

My pitbull is always got green slim in the mornings in both eyes, sometimes its dry or slimy . Is it ok if i clean it with salt water?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 5th, 2018

I woulIt sounds as your dog 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.d not recommend to clean it with salt water.

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