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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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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Published on April 25th, 2017
Unfortunately, there are no home remedies or over the counter eye medications that are safe or effective to manage eye injuries. Charlie may have some inflammation in her eye from irritation or may have scratched the cornea, causing a corneal ulcer. Regardless, she should be examined by her vet. The vet will be able to perform a fluorescein stain of her eye to check for signs of an ulcer/scratch and will then be able to prescribe appropriate medication. Keep an e-collar (cone) on Charlie as her eye heals to prevent her from scratching or rubbing it, as this could make any injury much worse. I hope that she's on the mend soon!
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