Dog eye poked: small pupil, blood on iris. What should I do?

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• Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

  Licensed Veterinary Technician

  Published on December 22nd, 2018

  Any eye injury or infection should be treated as a veterinary emergency. If the ulcer is deep, there is a possibility Jackie could lose the eye. Out of an abundance of caution, an exam sooner rather than later would be recommended. This will prevent unnecessary pain and could prevent permanent damage. Also, the sooner treatment is started, the sooner he will begin to feel and look better.
  Treatment options may include topical antibiotics and debriding the cornea. In more severe cases, surgery may be required to protect the eye during healing.

  

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• Answered By Bobbi Musgrove, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on March 6th, 2017

  Ouch! Eye issues can be quite painful. Sometimes corneal ulcers start out looking like a 'dent' in the cornea, but often can become larger and even worsen quickly. There can be several reasons that some bloody discharge is present today such as residual infection (conjunctivitis) or worsening of the original ulcer. The best thing is to have Alvin's eye re-evaluated today to ensure that no serious complications are developing. Particularly any that could lead to permanent damage to the eyeball or vision capability.

  

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• Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 27th, 2019

  Please get fred rechecked as an emergency. Most ulcers (refers to any injury or scratches to the surface of the eye) heal with the treatments you describe but rarely complications develop such as 'melting ulcers ' where the inflammation progresses and causes further damage and pain, this is most common in breeds with large eyes and short noses such as bulldogs

  

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