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My dog can't open his eye. Is it an injury or a serious infection?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | neutered | 1 year and 11 months old | 42 lbs

My dog has some problem with his eye, he is not able to open his eye

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 17th, 2020

Rocky could have injured his eye or has a severe eye infection. Any eye problem needs to be checked out by a vet promptly as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I'd take him into a vet today.
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