My new puppy's eye looks off. Is it a corneal abrasion or cataracts?

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Hi I am about to purchase a puppy, one of the eyes looks a little off to me. I asked the breeder and they said it is fine. Can you give me your advice. I am concerned for a corneal abrasion or cataracts? She is a 5 month shih tzu and seems active and healthy- is able to track her toys. I know she already got surgery for an umbilical hernia and right nare opening. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 5 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Paula Simons · Accepted Answer

Hello! Getting a new puppy is so exciting. Unfortunately, from the photo, it is very hard to get a sense of the abnormality you're concerned about. I would make sure that any puppy from a breeder has a health guarantee and also has recent records of a clean bill of health from their veterinarian. You can ask for these things or even ask that the puppy be examined by an ophthalmologist prior to purchase to make sure the change of her eye truly is 'nothing'.

My new puppy's eye looks off. Is it a corneal abrasion or cataracts?

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