Dog won’t open right eye; Eye is red, itchy & sensitive to light

by | May 10, 2019 | Ask A Vet, Eye Issues, Itching | 0 comments

by Tasha Gibert
(Elk Grove, CA, USA)

My dog woke this morning and was having trouble keeping his right eye open (or he did not want to have it open). The inner eye lids and the white part of the eye were red.

There appears to be nothing in the eye to irritate it. It also seems to be sensitive to light.

The eye lids do not appear swollen (if they are, it is only a little). He seems to be behaving normally, but he has been scratching the eye lately.

Comments for Dog won’t open right eye; Eye is red, itchy & sensitive to light

Oct 29, 2012My Online Vet Response for: Dog won’t open right eye; Eye is red, itchy & sensitive to light
by: Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

Hi Eva,
From the photos and your description of his behavior, I suspect that he may have scratched his cornea. You need to make an appointment with a veterinarian, as soon as possible.

See our section on Corneal Ulcers for some more details.

You do not have to seek out a holistic veterinarian for this problem, a conventional vet can treat the problem just as well.

Another resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org.

Please keep us posted by coming back to this page and clicking the ‘click here to add your own comments’ link below.

Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

DISCLAIMER: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.

Apr 03, 2013My Online Vet Response for: Dog won’t open right eye: Eye is red, itchy & sensitive to light
by: Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

Hi Tasha,
Thank you so much for the update. I am glad that he is doing great!

Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

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– Ask a Vet Online Library – Dog Eye Problems Section

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