Dog Has Drooping Eye

by Margaret Oritz
(Livermore, CA)

My dog has a drooping right eye. There is no pus or blood. There is something white that is starting to cover his eye from the bottom. What is his condition?

He is a 72 pound 13 year old male pit bull shepherd mix.




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My Online Vet Response for Dog has Drooping Eye
by: Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

Hi Margaret,
Your dog has what is called 'Horner's Syndrome'. The three main symptoms in the dog include drooping of the lower eyelid, raised third eyelid and a small pupil. I cannot tell from the photo if the right pupil is smaller than the left, but if it is, then that would confirm it.

This condition is not painful. It is caused by a disruption in the sympathetic nerve chain that travels from the brain, down the neck and into the chest. This may be due to trauma, infection or canine tumor. Since there has been no history of trauma or infection (no pus or blood), then I would be concerned about the development of a tumor.

I would advise a complete workup to include blood panel (plus heartworm test and thyroid) and a chest and neck x-ray. Preferably seeking the help of a holistic veterinarian to help you with alternative treatments, good nutrition, supplements, homeopathic remedies, etc.

Under no circumstances should you give him any vaccinations, not even RABIES! A holistic veterinarian can help with an exemption form to stop vaccinating him.

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update
by: Margaret

Took Monty to vet, confirmed it is Horners Disease and vet prescribed antibiotic pills and eye drops. He also took a blood panel. Doc says he will be fine.

My Online Vet Response for Dog has Drooping Eye
by: Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

Hi Margaret,
Thank you for the update. Hopefully what your veterinarian has prescribed will help Monty.

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