My dog has red eye irritation. Is Optixcare working or do I need a vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 28 days old | 7 lbs
I dont agree with the answer I just got. The pic I gave clearly shows red irritation on the outer eye an I have started using Optixcare on her. Does this stuff take time or should I try something else?
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Published on May 18th, 2020
Optixcare is an eye lube, it won't treat an infection if an infection is present, which is likely the case. you didn't attach a photo to this question so it's hard for me to tell you what it could be, with eyes when in doubt i always recommend a physical vet visit as it must be examined in person. if an infection is present she will need an antibiotic eye drops, this is prescription only anyway so you will need to see a vet for that.
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Published on September 3rd, 2017
Kitty is probably suffering from a severe eye infection and you cannot help her at home i'm afraid. you will need to take her to the vet ASAP to get the eyes checked and the vet will then prescribe antibiotic eye drops if it is only an infection. if the eye is injured or ulcerated Kitty might need some additional treatment.
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It seems as Roxie is suffering from an eye infection, possibly from an eye injury (scratch), you will need to take her to the vet in order to have the eye checked and she will surely need a prescription antibiotic eye drops in order to get better.
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