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My dog has sudden green eye discharge. Should I see a vet now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 4 years and 5 months old | 65 lbs

Hello. My dog is presenting with a runny eye. Clear fluid and also green discharge. This just started; it wasn't there this morning or before I left this afternoon...I just got home and saw it. He is eating normal. Drinking normal. No food changes, no detergent changes. He has not been in a situation where soap or anything got in his eye. His sclera is not red at all. At this time, it is only happening to his right eye. He doesnt appear to be more tired than normal. Any thoughts?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

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Published on July 15th, 2019

The eye lids appear very red and with the history of the runny eye discharge with a sudden onset, there could be a scratch on the cornea or a foreign object trapped under the eye lid. An allergic reaction is also possible. Corneal scratches and foreign objects in the eye are uncomfortable and can get worse quickly. Chester needs to wear an elizabethan collar at all times and he should be examined today by the veterinarian for correct diagnosis and treatment. I hope this helps.

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

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    Published on November 4th, 2016

    The little lumps/bumps may be small inflammation of the meibomian glands (small glands on the edge of the eyelids) which are rubbing against the surface of the eye causing chronic inflammation. This chronic inflammation typically cause hyperpigmentation, that you see as a black spot. The bumps could be treated with anti-inflammatory eye drops and the eye must be checked as well. I would recommend a check up at your local vets.

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    Answered By Lauren M. Jones, VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 4th, 2017

    Congratulations on adopting Shadow - he's adorable! I can certainly see some conjunctivitis from the pictures that you've posted. His redness and discharge could be a sign of an eye infection, corneal ulcer, or pannus. Eyes are fairly delicate structures and can change rapidly, so I do recommend taking Shadow to a vet today for evaluation. Until you can get to the vet, be sure to keep an e-collar (cone; http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=20390 ) on him to prevent him from rubbing or scratching his eyes, as this could make matters worse. I hope that all goes well!

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