My dog has red eye and discharge. Is it conjunctivitis or an emergency?

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Does my dog have conjunctivitis? And should I take him to an emergency clinic, or should I wait until tomorrow when normal vet clinics open? He just started having symptoms this morning. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 67 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. It does appear that he may have a mild case of conjunctivitis. There is a mild redness visible and light yellow discharge. Since there are no visible lesions on the cornea, no obvious swelling or severe problems, this can be a regular vet visit tomorrow. I don’t see anything that warrants a trip to the emergency clinic. Your veterinarian may prescribe some eye drops to alleviate the symptoms and treat the infection. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

My dog has red eye and discharge. Is it conjunctivitis or an emergency?

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