My dog's eye is red and blurry after a cat scratch. Is this normal?

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 17th, 2018

  You need to have Mayboon seen by a vet as soon as possible. Because she scratched her eye, this likely damaged the cornea. Leaving this untreated can and does lead to an ulcer, which in turn can lead to vision loss if the ulcer becomes severe and/or melts. Any eye problem should be checked out by a vet promptly to prevent permanent vision loss from occurring. Please take her into the vet to have her eye examined and treated.

  

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• Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 10th, 2018

  Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Nikki!
  
  She could have been scratched in her eye. I highly recommend she sees a Vet right away to check for a scratch and get medications. Corneal ulcers can worsen with out treatment.
  
  I hope this helps and I wish Nikki the best!

  

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• Answered By Maria DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 6th, 2019

  I would recommend bringing Sugar to the veterinarian. It may have nothing to do with her cataracts but she may have a scratch on her eye. I would recommend putting an ecollar on Sugar and bringing her to the veterinarian tomorrow morning. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

  

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