Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 7 months old | 15 lbs
My dog just got spayed yesterday and now her eye is bloodshot and I'm so very concerned!
2 Answers
Published on April 24th, 2018
This can sometimes happen during surgery, especially when the blood pressure changes or the eye gets irritated. I would not worry too much about it. If the redness has not disappeared by Thursday or Friday or if it is getting worse, , take your dog back to the vet for a recheck.
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Published on August 30th, 2018
The eyes can get irritated while under anesthesia as your dog is not blinking, and most vets will put a cream in the eyes to help keep them moistened during this process. This can often make the eyes goopier or tearier than normal in addition to the affects of anesthesia wearing off. I would keep an eye on the eyes, and use a clean washcloth to gently remove any debris. If they do not return to normal, the discharge changes color, or they are very bothersome, then having your vet take a look is best.
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