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My dog accidentally got ear cleaner in his eye, what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 29 lbs

Hi I accidentally put a drop of ear cleaner in my dogs and I immediately flushed his eye out with some eye drops.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 3rd, 2019

Rinse Sam's eye with cool water as well. Monitor it for redness, swelling, discharge, or pain. He would show pain by keeping his eye closed as much as possible and/or rubbing at his eye. If you see any of those signs, have him seen by a vet. Best of luck.

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