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My dog's eye has discharge. Is it an infection? Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 7 years and 2 months old | 15 lbs

My dog's eye has a developing a discharge. I've cleaned this away from his eye 3 times this evening.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on February 27th, 2020

Sounds like Louie has an eye infection. Any eye problem has to be checked out by a vet promptly as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Please have him seen by a vet first thing in the morning.

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