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Why does my 9-month-old dog have red eyes and yellow goop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 12 days old | 65 lbs

Stewart, my 9 month old English black lab has a slight reddening in his eyes and a small but persistent discharge of yellowish “goop”.

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Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 24th, 2019

Hi. Poor Stewart. He may have allergies, conjunctivitis, or some other type of eye infection. He most likely just needs an ointment from your veterinarian. I would get him checked by your veterinarian and then they will prescribe the correct treatment. Good luck

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