My 7-year-old German Shepherd has eye gook and a visible third eyelid. What's wrong?

Hello, From what I can see in the picture, I do see the third eyelid protruding in the left eye. The third eyelid functions to cover and lubricate the cornea. If Bishop has chronic ocular discharge, I would advise you to have him evaluated by a veterinary ophthalmologist. German Shepherd Dogs are prone to an autoimmune disease of the eyes known as pannus.

Hi there. I'm so sorry to hear about Cailbur's eye issue! Let me see if I can help. Sometimes, when dog's have an eye infection, it can be secondary to trauma to the surface of the eye called the cornea. In this case, we can get a scratch on the cornea, and over time, if not treated appropriately, it may turn into a large corneal ulcer. The ulcer can make the eye look cloudy. Sometimes it can be after it heals, or sometimes it can happen if the ulcer is very deep. In this case, Calibur would need to go to a veterinarian so they can check for an ulcer, and then get some antibiotic ointment or drops to apply. Another condition german shepherds can develop in the eyes is called, pannus. This is an autoimmune disease, and although we are unsure of the direct cause, it is controlled by daily eye medications. There are several other eye issues that I can think of, but these are the two most common that I see in a dog of Calibur's age and breed. Again, I would make an appointment for her to see her veterinarian as soon as you can so they can check her eyes and get her on an appropriate treatment plan for her condition. Here are some links on the subjects I touched on in my answer... https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=6292624 https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951434

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Marley. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. She could have an eye infection causing the discharge. There is also a condition known as pannus that is common in German Shepherds. Her veterinarian will perform an exam and then may recommend eye tests. From there, medication can be prescribed. In the meantime, do not allow her to paw at her eyes. If she does, she could cause more damage. I hope this information helps!

This can be a sign that Cali has an eye infection or may have injured her eye. This is something that needs to be checked out by a vet, as leaving eye problems untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take her into your vet first thing in the morning to have her eye examined and treated. You can try flushing her eye with sterile saline tonight to see if that helps with the squinting. Best of luck.

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.

Hi, and thanks for your question. That is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

Hello and thank you very much for your inquiry. Bailey sure is a handsome fella. I appreciate you sending pictures very much, however I am unable to really get a good look at the eyes. There are so many ocular disease is that German Shepherd‘s can acquire and most of the clinical signs of that disease are things like squinting, tearing, and scratching at the eyes. But there are very few things related to the eye it’s self that makes an animal look sleepy. I am courage you to take him in to the veterinarian as soon as possible so that they can do a thorough ophthalmic examination. The veterinarian may want to do a full physical examination as well to make sure that he doesn’t have anything else going on that would causing him to act sleepy. Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope I have given you some helpful information.