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My dog's eye looks infected. Is it contagious? Should I see a vet now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shihpoo | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

my dog is a poodle mixed with a shitzu.. I was wondering what’s going on with her eye and is it contagious and is it necessary to take her to the vet immediately

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 4th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Koko. I do recommend that she sees her veterinarian. I worry that is developing an infection in the skin around her eye. This can happen if there is excessive drainage from the eye. Her veterinarian will examine her and may recommend some tests on her eye. Based on these results, treatment can be prescribed. It is difficult to say if her condition is contagious or not. You will need to ask her veterinarian after she has been examined. I hope this information helps!

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