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My dog's eye is red and looks scratched. How can I treat it safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 30 lbs

My dog has redness in his right eye and a silver dot on it also like it got scratched . It don’t really discharge just a tiny bit. Is there anyway I can treat it. I think it was a scratch from a play fight.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 30th, 2019

Eyes are very delicate organs. If there is an injury it is always best to have your vet check it. Eye injuries can go from bad to worse quickly and then you risk losing vision and/or the eye itself. I have not seen the eye so it's hard to give advice. It is up to you though what you want to do. If you want to try something at home you can try this eye gel. If no improvement after a couple days of treatment then he needs to see the vet. I would use it 3-4 times per day. ( https://www.amazon.com/Vetericyn-Animal-Ophthalmic-Limited-Version/dp/B07V344K6M/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=B07V344K6M&qid=1564494168&s=gateway&sr=8-1 )

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