My dog has eye discharge, panting, and crying. Is it an emergency?

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My dog s acting kind of strange. He has been having white eye discharge for the last week. He often gets ear infections due to allergies but I’ve been cleaning his ears. This afternoon he started acting restless. Not able to settle. Panting more than normal. He cried a few times standing up. I palpitated his stomach and moved his legs, no reaction. He is walking, eating and pooping/peeing fine so far... he seems anxious/needy. Is this a medical emergency or can it wait and see? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 7 years and 6 months old | 95 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Caeser. The white discharge charge from the eyes indicates he may have an eye infection. Any eye problem needs to be checked out by a vet promptly, as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I'm concerning about him panting more than normal, and cried a few times standing up. Because he has had this eye discharge for the last week, yes I would take him into a vet asap. Best of luck.

My dog has eye discharge, panting, and crying. Is it an emergency?

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