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My dog's eye got scratched by my cat. What should I do right now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 18 days old | 4 lbs

My dog was stuck by my cat i am unsure of what to do next

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Answered By Maria DVM

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Published on April 19th, 2018

It is difficult to tell from this picture but it looks like Stella may have been bitten in her eye. If this is the case I would recommend taking her to a veterinarian in the morning. She may have a puncture on her eye and to determine that the veterinarian would have to stain her cornea. Then medication can be provided. I would recommend an elizabethan collar until you can get Stella to a veterinarian. That way she cannot scratch her eye. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

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    Published on May 24th, 2018

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear about B2! If you have one or can get one from a pet store, put an E-collar on B2 to protect the eye from further damage (scratching/rubbing at the eye). Then get in to see your vet tomorrow. They may recommend a special stain to confirm this idea and will prescribe an eye ointment or drop to help prevent infection and allow healing. For now, you can rinse the eye with a human saline drop (an over the counter re-wetting drop for contacts works well). Best of luck to you and B2!

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