My dog's red, shut eye with discharge & ear scratching: Vet needed?

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My dogs eye is completely red and purple, has a lot of discharge, and he usually keeps it shut. He also scratches his ear on the same side a lot. I just want to know what I can do at home to make him better. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Male | neutered | 8 years and 1 month old | 15 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to an eye injury or conditions such as a corneal laceration, corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis, dry eye (also known as KCS), among many other conditions. There is nothing you can do at home. He needs to be evaluated as soon as possible as this is likely serious and his eye health may be in jeopardy. I highly recommend that you have Tank evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Further therapy would be based on the findings. Good luck and best wishes!

My dog's red, shut eye with discharge & ear scratching: Vet needed?

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