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Dog's eye swollen and squinting after injury. Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 20 lbs

I accidentally hot my dog's eye with this belt his eye is kinda swollen and he is squinting, he yelled when we got hit but now he seems okay but his eye is half shut

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Answered By Anna M., DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 14th, 2020

If Rex is squinting his eye and you're seeing swelling, Rex should be seen by a vet right away. Swelling of the eyelids & tissue *around* the eye may resolve after trauma, but if the globe (eyeball) is injured he may need treatment to protect that eye. And if the eye is fine, he'd probably appreciate if the vet prescribed a good anti-inflammatory pain medication for his comfort!

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