My dog has a cloudy eye, but feels better. Keep emergency vet appt?

Eye conditions are always emergencies as the eyesight can be seriously compromised if the condition is not diagnosed and treated in time. Eye conditions are also usually very painful/ Please take Millie to a veterinarian for an exam today.

Poor Shelby! Unfortunately, the photos here are quite blurry so it's hard to see exactly what's going on. You're right that glaucoma is a common cause of a milky "film" on the surface of the eye. Other possibilities would include localized corneal edema due to a corneal scratch or ulcer, or even some type of corneal dystrophy (mineralization or fat deposits in the cornea). Eye problems should always be seen and treated the same day, if possible, since in some cases waiting can lead to permanent damage or vision loss. So if you can, I would recommend taking Shelby to an emergency vet today for an exam. The vet there can take a close look at her eye with a bright light in a dark room, and may also use a special stain if needed to help diagnose the problem.

Cloudy eyes should always constitute an emergency vet visit. Since you know there is possible trauma, there could be an abrasion or corneal ulcer, something stuck under an eyelid, a hole in the cornea, or severe inflammation. There are several eye tests the vet may recommend after examining the eye to determine the most appropriate treatment.

This is an emergency, your vet should see you right away, if he refuses you have to take him to another vet that will see him today. cloudiness of the eye is a very serious symptom, there are several eye condition that could cause that but it is important to start the treatment urgently, otherwise permanent eye damage could occur.

Poor pup! Cloudiness and anisocoria (the medical term for unequal pupils) are signs of a significant eye injury. It would be best to have Massimo examined by an emergency vet tonight if possible. If this isn't an option for you, he should be seen by your regular vet first thing in the morning. Prompt assessment and treatment is important in cases like this because the risk of permanent damage or vision loss increases the longer he goes without treatment.

Poor Hank! It could be he has a serious eye infection leading to this cloudiness, squinting, and trouble seeing. He could have also injured his eye. It's very concerning this just happened overnight, and any problem with the eye should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

I agree with you that Missy needs to see a vet. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Missy's cloudy eyes could be due to cataracts, nuclear sclerosis, or glaucoma. The complete clouding over and the discharge may be due to an eye infection. As for the limping, this could be due to arthritis or an injury. Unfortunately there is nothing you can give her at home. Many human pain medications are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. Missy really has to see a vet as soon as possible. I would let your mother know that you spoke with a veterinarian online who advised you that an immediate vet visit is definitely needed for Missy.