My dog's eye looks dark and dirty. Is this normal or a vet issue?

Yes this is likely normal for her. As long as she isn't squinting that eye, rubbing it, or having green/yellow discharge from that eye then I wouldn't be concerned. Also the dark brown in her fur is normal tear staining for her breed. I hope this helps.

This could be just a normal pigment change or it could be something more serious. I would have your vet take a look to ensure there is no infection or other abnormalities with the eye. i hope this helps!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. In pugs, this is a normal thing to see. There is increased pigmentation (melanin) deposited on the eye. Pugs can develop pigmentary keratitis, in which a dark film develops over the eye itself. This does not cause any pain and unfortunately there is nothing you can do to make this go away or slow down the progression. If the eye becomes irritated, you can use steroid drops. Something that a vet would need to prescribe Dexter after examining him. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

This is quite common with pugs and I don't see anything concerning in the picture provided. Signs of a significant problem causing the sclera to be darker or injected would be excessive eye discharge, swelling around the eyes and scratching at the eyes. Considering you haven't noticed any of these problems, I would consider this normal and not a concern. If you happen to notice any of the above-mentioned problems, then it would be best to have a vet evaluate him. I hope that helps and all is well with Marcelino.

Oh my! Einston is adorable! The area I believe you are talking about is the 3rd eyelid which is in the very inside corner of each eye. It is normal for a 3rd eyelid to be white, pink or brown. And dogs that have variable fur color often have some variation in the color of their 3rd eyelids. I would be sure to have your veterinarian verify that what you are looking at is his 3rd eyelid at his next regular appointment. If you notice any redness, squinting or tearing, be sure to have Einston's eye examined by your veterinarian right away. I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

I do not see anything alarming in these photos. If you are worried the darker pigment on the inside corner of the white part of the eye, that can be normal in some breeds. Corneal hyperpigementation is usually a result of chronic rubbing. It usually causes no problems long term. If you notice any redness or mucoid discharge, or if he does not want to keep eye open, then i would have him check by your vet.

Poe should be examined by the veterinarian. This is not normal and could indicate a disease of the iris, cancer in the eye itself, corneal disease or severe allergies and irritation. The doctor will get a better idea of the cause and potential treatment options from the physical exam. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.