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My dog has a red spot in his eye. Is it serious? Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | 23 lbs

My dog looks like he poked his eye. Will this heal on its own or should he get eye drops

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on July 23rd, 2020

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Bodie. Yes, I would have this checked out by a vet. There is a red spot in his eye, indicating blood, and you need to be sure there is no damage to the cornea itself. The vet can do this at an appointment. Please take him into one in the morning. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

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    Published on February 20th, 2018

    It is very important that Coco be seen by a vet for proper diagnosis and treatment of her eye to determine if this is in fact a scratch to the eye/corneal ulcer, or another condition that may need to be treated in a completely different manner. If it is indeed an ulcer, it is likely painful, and if it is not properly managed, it can become a non-healing ulcer that becomes complicated to treat and could permanently injure the eye. Her vet will need to evaluate her eye, usually using a Fluorescein stain to see the extent of the damage, followed by treatment and re-examination/ staining of the eye at regular intervals to track healing until the condition resolves. Other testing (such as tonometry to test the eye pressures, or a Schirmer tear test to evaluate tear production) may be needed, based on the vet’s ophthalmic exam findings. Best of luck, and I hope she feels better soon!

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