Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 20 years and 3 months old | 40 lbs
My dogs eye started looking a little funny a few days ago but I shrugged it off thinking she just hadn’t fully woken up from her nap yet. Earlier today I took a closer look and it looks really bad. She’s old and already has trouble seeing and I’m scared it may be a cataract. I can’t afford a vet so if anyone knows what I can do to treat it or what it is I would be greatful. I’ll attach pictures of both eyes for comparison. The eye I’m worried about is the left one.
1 Answer
Published on May 3rd, 2018
That is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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