My Shih Tzu has pus-like eye discharge. Is a vet visit needed?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 11 years and 2 months old | 11 lbs
My 11 yr old Shih Tzu has a discharge from both eyes. Looks like pus, not clear. Do I need to take her to a vet or is there an over the counter remedy I can try? Thank you.
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Published on July 29th, 2019
Hello. If this is a new symptom, or a worsening of an earlier condition, or if the discharge is associated with facial rubbing or pawing at the eyes, and there is any redness to the sclera ( whit part of the eye ) then you should have Molly examined by your veterinarian at your earliest convenience. Molly may have allergies, an infection or a condition called dry eye that all require a different treatment. It is best to know exactly what the problem is so that the correct treatment can be started. The sooner the better because if serious enough, some eye conditions can lead to serious pain & discomfort as well as loss of vision. I hope you can have her seen soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on November 14th, 2016
It sounds like Phat Boi is experiencing two different problems. If his eye is shut from discharge, then he likely has an eye infection, such as conjunctivitis. Any eye infection is considered an emergency, so I would take him into a vet right away. Leaving an eye infection untreated can lead to vision loss, which is why he needs to see a vet now. The vet can confirm that he does have an eye infection, and can prescribe treatment for it. As for his ear, it sounds like he might have an ear infection. While at the vet, they can examine his ear, determine if he does have an ear infection, and can prescribe medication to treat it. Please take him into a vet now.
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