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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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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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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Published on May 25th, 2019
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bruno. I do not see an obvious scratch to the surface of his eye (ie. corneal ulcer). However, many times a drop of dye is needed on the eye and a special light is used to detect an ulcer. He would need to see his veterinarian for this test. From there, proper eye drops can be prescribed. It is worrisome that the eye has been bothering him for so long. Keep the E-collar on him in the meantime to prevent any self trauma. I hope this information helps!
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