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My Maltese dog's eye is shut with sticky white discharge. What to do at home?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 2 years and 11 months old

My Maltese dog can’t open his eye, and when he opens it, a white sticky discharge comes out of his eye. What can I do at home without going to the vet. Thank you

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Published on February 23rd, 2020

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. Unfortunately not much can be done at home.
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.
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  • Published on May 15th, 2018

    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.

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