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What should I do if I find a stray dog with an eye infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 4 months old | 55 lbs

He is a street dog.. his eyes got infected please suggest valuable solution to help him...

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

Veterinarian

Published on May 14th, 2019

Hi, and thanks for your question. That is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to an 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. 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 Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

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    Published on June 27th, 2017

    It looks like there has been some damage to the conjunctiva or outer eyelid, this could become infected so I would head to the vet to get it checked out and obtain any necessary meds. It's always a good idea to have eyes checked because they are so sensitive.

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