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What to do about my dog's eye cut that's getting worse and scabby?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | 9 years and 3 months old | 70 lbs

My dog has a cut around his eye, it kind of looks like another dog bit a little too hard on the side of his eye and sliced it open it's not big it's about a centimeter but around is getting really pink and kind of scabby looking but it keeps getting worse looking every week

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 26th, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bear. He will need to see his veterinarian as he will likely need an antibiotic ointment in order for the wound to heal. In the meantime, keep the eye clear of discharge and do not allow him to paw at it or rub it on the carpet. I hope this information helps!

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