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Why is my dog's eye swollen? Is it serious and what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 50 lbs

Dogs eyes are swollen

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 30th, 2020

Yes, I see what you mean in the picture, George's eyes are swollen. More specifically, it's the skin around his eyes that are swollen. This can be a sign of an infection, an injury, or an allergy. Any eye problem is an emergency because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Please take him into a vet now to get this diagnosed and treated. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

    Published on May 29th, 2017

    Poor Cosmo! I can't quite tell exactly what's wrong with his eye in the photo, but the area around his eye does appear to be swollen. Yes, I would definitely recommend taking him to the vet to have this checked - eyes are very delicate, so if there is a chance that the eye itself may have been damaged or injured, it's important to have this treated as soon as possible to minimize the risk of permanent damage or vision loss.

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