My Siberian husky has eye discharge. When should I worry about it?

He can have an eye infection, but he may also have gotten dust in his eyes. If he recently was around other dogs I recommend bringing him to a veterinarian since it can be pink eye. Otherwise, I recommend rinsing his eyes with saline and if the redness doesn't resolve or gets worse bring him to a veterinarian. He may need eye drops. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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Thank you for submitting your question regarding Buttercup. It is difficult to say without seeing a picture, but a lot of small breed dogs will experience epiphora or clear tearing of the eyes. As along as it is clear, the eye is not red and the dog is not squinting, it is generally not an issue. However, if it is new and only one eye, you will want to have her evaluated by her veterinarian. She can have an eyelash contacting the surface of her eye causing irritation. I hope this information helps!

A bit of serous or clear discharge is not uncommon in dogs to some extent. However, if that discharge becomes mucopurulent (yellowish/greenish) it could mean a number of possible conditions that do need therapy such as a corneal ulcer secondary to perhaps trauma while camping, or other conditions such as KCS. If she appears to have that type of discharge, have her evaluated by your veterinarian to ensure that she is ok and does not require any therapy. Good luck with Koda!!

I think you are talking about Taya’s right eye correct? That looks like it’s her 3rd eyelid which dogs and cats have but humans don’t. Many times the protruding eye lid can indicate a change in the innervation to the eye, a change in the eye pressure or sometimes a tumor in the area. I would recommend to make an appointment with the veterinarian for an exam. Make sure Kaya does not scratch or rub at the eye lid as this may cause damage and she has an important tear gland within the structure. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

The cloudiness may be indicative of inflammation or infection. Have Sophie examined by your veterinarian or a veterinary opthalmologist to diagnose the cause. If she is rubbing or pawing at it, place an e-collar (cone) on her until she is examined.

All I can see is that the eye is red and he is squinting it a little. It could be due to an injury to the cornea or some type of trauma. I highly recommend you have him to your vet for an exam. The eye needs to be checked with an ophthalmoscope and have a stain test - obviously we can only tell so much from a photo. I don't think it is an emergency but try to get him examined as soon as you can get an appointment. In the meantime you can use this eye gel to see if it will help: ( )