Why are my dog's eyes squinty after grooming? Is he just tired?

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Can dogs get sleepy eyed like us with not opening eyes wide when tired? Romeo got groomed today and just seems sleepy. He is fine otherwise. His eyes are not red and is not pawing or doesn’t appear in pain. Anything to watch out for? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 8 years and 8 months old | 12 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Dogs can certainly be slightly squinty as they fall asleep or for a few seconds after waking up, but they shouldn't squint or hold their eyes differently even if tired. Squinting is a sign of eye pain in dogs. The fact that Romeo was groomed today makes me wonder if he got a bit of water, shampoo, or hair in his eyes during his beauty regimen. Shih Tzus in particular are prone to corneal abrasions and ulcers simply due to the conformation of their eyes. It would be ideal to get him checked out right away to make sure there isn't a bigger issue at hand, as some eye issues can worsen dramatically if left untreated. If you elect to keep an eye on him instead, be sure to put an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent any scratching or rubbing at his eyes when you aren't watching him. If the issue is still present tomorrow, then he should undoubtedly be examined. I hope that everything goes well! https://www.petcoach.co/article/why-are-eye-problems-an-emergency-in-dogs/

Why are my dog's eyes squinty after grooming? Is he just tired?

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