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Is it normal for my beagle puppy to have a visible red third eyelid?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 29 days old | 10 lbs

Hi, my beagle pup got red eyes for a very long time. There is a red layer below the eyelid and it sometimes covers most of the eye. Please it will be really helpful if any clarification can be given on this.

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Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 16th, 2020

That is a very good looking puppy! It can be quite normal for some breeds,including beagles, to have a little bit of droopiness in the lower eyelids. This allows you to visualize their third eyelid, which is the bright pink membrane that you see in the photos. Your pet’s eyes appear normal. Signs of a problem would include squinting, rubbing the eyes as if they are itchy, or a discharge. As
Your puppy grows, the droopiness gets less and less. Thank you for your question.
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  • Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 5th, 2020

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It’s hard to be sure from the pictures but if you are referencing the fleshy pink part at the lower and inside are of the eye, that is normal tissue called the third eyelid. Some dogs have more droopy eyelids so you can see more of the third eyelid. In the picture you attached everything looks normal. I hope this helps! Kisses to Jax!

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