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My dog's eye is red after a fight. What should I do or watch for?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 18 lbs

My dogs got in a fight and her eye looks like a blood vessel burst. It is a red splotch and darker on one side and pink on the other with red in the center. She is acting fine and has no discharge or neurological symptoms. We called an emergency vet and they recommended taking her to get an eye exam in a few days. Any other suggestions or things to watch for?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 14th, 2022

Poor Fiona! Monitor the eye twice daily. If it gets redder, you see discharge coming from it, she's rubbing at her eye, or the eye appears cloudy in appearance, you need to take her into a vet immediately. You should get an eye exam for it soon, so please give your vet a call to make an appointment. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on April 20th, 2019

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to an eye injury from the attack or conditions such as a corneal laceration, corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis, dry eye (also known as KCS), among many other conditions. I highly recommend that you have Tabosha evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Further therapy would be based on the findings. Good luck and best wishes!

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 15th, 2017

    Poor McKinley! That eye looks really red. I would definitely see your vet so she can be started on the proper eye drops to decrease inflammation and prevent infection. I hope this helps and she starts to feel better.

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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    Published on April 18th, 2017

    Absolutely yes, eye must be checked as soon as possible by your veterinarian as internal lesion/ possible hemorrhage could be present. The earlier your vet give appropriate treatment the better the prognosis is for complete recovery of eye integrity and function. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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