My dog has a spot on his cornea. What should I do and will it heal?

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Midnight my Chow has a scar on his cornea. What should I give him and will it go away. Pet's info: Dog | Chow Chow | Male | neutered | 4 years and 11 months old | 65 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that Midnight has an eye problem! Without being able to examine his eye, or at least see a photo of what you're concerned about, I can't really say what this might be or what kind of treatment is needed. If you're seeing a spot on the surface of the eye, this could be a corneal ulcer, some type of localized mineral or fat deposit (corneal dystrophy), or possibly a scar from a prior ulcer or eye injury that has healed over. I would recommend having Midnight's eye examined in person by a veterinarian as a first step, to determine what it is that you're seeing. After that, your vet can advise you on whether treatment is needed and can prescribe appropriate medication to treat it if necessary.

My dog has a spot on his cornea. What should I do and will it heal?

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