Puppy has swollen, painful eye with discharge. What can I do at home?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 1 day old | 9.4 lbs
Hello, my 2 month old Labrador puppy has a swollen eye. It appeared suddenly. He keep swiping his paws over his eyes and i suspect it's painful as well. There is also a whitish discharge at the corners of his eyelids similar to what humans get. The vet is not available today. Please guide me with what i should do.
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Published on February 2nd, 2020
Hi, and thanks for your question. That is probably due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well. A buster collar would be essential to avoid any self inflicted damage. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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Published on April 17th, 2017
Poor puppy! Unfortunately, there are no home treatments for eye conditions. Excess discharge can occur from primary eye infections, secondary to upper respiratory infections, corneal ulcers, among others. Your mom's puppy needs to go to a vet for an exam so that the cause of the eye discharge can be established and treated appropriately. Make sure that the puppy is wearing an e-collar (cone) to prevent any further injury to the eyes.
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Published on May 26th, 2019
Charlotte needs to see the veterinarian today if possible. Dogs can get ocular discharge for many reasons including infection, dry eye, uveitis, severe allergies or an injury to the cornea. All of these conditions can be potentially painful and they can also progress quickly. It’s best to get her checked out. Also make sure she’s not rubbing at her eyes as this could make it worse. She may need to wear an Elizabethan collar at all times. Hopefully it’s nothing too serious. Best of luck.
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Published on October 8th, 2018
That is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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