Dog hit in eye by treat. What are signs of a scratched cornea?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 18 lbs
Please help- I accidentally dropped a chicken jerkey treat (that was cut into a square piece so the edges were kind of sharp?) on my dog’s eye!! She acts fine, like it never happened, but I’m worried.. would she already be showing signs of a scratched cornea by now if it hurt her eye?? Is her eye going to be ok since she isn’t showing any symptoms?! Or should I take her to the vet?! What can happen?! Like she isn’t acting like her eye is hurt but will she still go blind?
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Published on December 7th, 2019
If her cornea was scratched Kale would be squinting or acting like her eye is painful. After time the eye can appear red or have discharge present. I would guess that this didn’t injure her, but if you see the signs listed above you should see your vet.
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Published on July 2nd, 2019
Hi. Corneal ulcers, scratches, are seen with a special eye stain and black light done at your veterinarian. They can present like nothing is wrong but most present with red eye and squinting cause of pain.
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