Why is my dog's eye red, with discharge and a bump on the lid?

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My dogs eye has been really red and has been super filled with “eye boogers”. The discharge ranges in color from yellowish to redish. There is also a bump on the inside of the top eyelid. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 58 lbs

Lotus Altholtz · Accepted Answer

Bella’s eye/conjunctiva does look extremely inflamed. I recommend taking her to your vet’s ASAP for a fluorescein stain of her eye to rule out a corneal ulcer/scratch. If the stain is negative, then a opthalmic steroid antibiotic ointment can be prescribed (likely 3x/day for a week). It is hard to tell from the picture but the circled bump is likely inflamed conjunctival tissue/gland at the medial canthus of the eye that may subside when the inflammation/infection is treated. If the stain is positive for a scratch or an ulcer, then an opthalmic antibiotic without a steroid and possibly atropine drops for pain will likely be prescribed. Good luck!

Why is my dog's eye red, with discharge and a bump on the lid?

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