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My dog's left eye is swollen. What's wrong and does he need a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 1 day old | 17 lbs

My dogs left eye is swollen

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on June 27th, 2020

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Swelling of one eye only suggests traumatic episode. It could be self-inflicted trauma from excessive scratching, or it may be a blunt injury from walking into something or being scratched by another animal. As there is a risk of damage to the cornea, I would suggest you to take Cooper to your local vets today to fully examine the eye and to get treatment for him.

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