My Cocker Spaniel has constant runny eyes. Should I see a vet?

Eye problems are common in spaniels. There is no inflammation but also dry curst and debris noted on the eye lids around the eye. I would have your vet check for an infection and check for dry eye. Each requires different medicine but can be resolved

I am concerned about the bleeding from the dewclaw. Unless it was clipped within the last 24 hours, there is no reason for it to be bleeding at this time. You can apply a soft, absorbent bandage, and leave it in place for several hours to see if it will clot. Though it may need to be treated by a vet as an emergency. Cocker Spaniels are notorious for getting ear infections. They are often related to allergies, but when they start to get bad, it will need prescription medications to clear it up. Then the vet can discuss routine management to prevent reoccurrence. An ear infection can get drastically worse, so I think this would be okay to take her in to the vet now. Weepy eyes are also common in Cockers, and often related to allergies. Use a wet washcloth to keep them clean.

It sounds like she may have injured the surface of the eye such as from a scratch - the cloudy blue is swelling in the cornea of clear part of the front of the eye. Please have her checked urgently to identify and treat the underlying cause and pain as well as to reduce the risk of long term scarring

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I can’t say for sure from the pictures but it looks like there may be a defect on her cornea. I would stop the medication and get her back to the vet in the morning so they can stain the eye to look for a new problem. If it’s not a problem with the cornea, they need to check tear production (even if her eye is watering) and check the pressure of the globe. The vet should be able to check all of this in the morning. Good luck and kisses to Sophie!

I can't say for sure without seeing it, but it could have been a cataract that the vet saw. These will cause spots in the lens and Cocker Spaniels are genetically predisposed to getting them. This breed is also predisposed to retinal defects, so that may also be a possibility. I hope that helps and all is well with Polly.

Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If Lacey is squinting and not wanting to open them very much, they are likely bothering her and causing pain and discomfort. Dry eye, and eye infection, glaucoma and other ocular diseases can all cause eye discomfort. I would recommend Lacey see her primary care veterinarian for an eye exam soon to have these possibilities ruled out. Thanks again for your post!

This sounds serious so I recommend a veterinary exam right away. With a small dog they can get dehydrated very quickly and the sooner the vomiting and diarrhea are controlled the better he’ll be. They will probably give fluids in addition to medication for the vomiting and diarrhea, and may do lab tests to find the cause. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Spanky.