My dog's eye is twitching in isolated spots, but he's normal. Why?

If there are no other abnormalities that you have noticed, this could just be a simple eye twitch similar to what we get. Sometimes it can be caused by dehydration or stress. However, if it seems to be getting worse, if there are other abnormalities, if you see squinting or rubbing of the eye, or you are very concerned about it, I recommend that you have Toby checked out by a vet. Sometimes this can be a sign of neurologic damage, electrolyte abnormalities, or malnutrition/malabsorption. Your vet will do a thorough physical exam, ocular exam, and attempt to do a neurologic exam (it can be very difficult in puppies!). The vet may recommend bloodwork or further diagnostics on the eye to see if there is a medical cause for the twitching and eye rolling.

Centralized muscle spasms, could indicate a neurological condition that can vary in severity, so it is hard to tell without examining him myself and running the necessary testing. However, if he seems stable otherwise I wouldn't worry too much. Especially if the spasm seems to only affect his jaw. The most important thing is to monitor him for overt signs of a serious problem and to have him evaluated by your local veterinarian soon for a full neurological work-up. This does not sound like it is cause for an ER vet visit; however you should aim to get him examined within the next 1-3 days if possible.

If Maddie got her face trimmed at Petsmart today, it could be that some of the cut fur has gotten into her eye annoying it. I would try gently flushing that eye with cool water to see if that helps. Some involuntary twitching can be normal, but if it continues over a few days or her eye becomes red and/or develops a discharge, then I would have her seen by a vet.

Oh no, poor Sparkles! Her eyes could be red due to allergies, infection, or injury. She could be twitching because she's in pain or she doesn't feel well. The eye is such an important and delicate structure that any problem with it should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take Sparkles into a vet now to be examined, diagnosed, and treated.

...I think the sores around her mouth may be completely unrelated to the twitching and should be investigated differently; these may be compatible with spots of skin infection or potentially allergic/autoimmune type of inflammation.

Blepharospasm is usually due to an injury on the cornea. You should really have him examined by a vet if he has blepharospasm. In the meantime you can put this eye gel in the eye that will hopefully soothe it:

That sounds like Jb had a seizure. I would recommend taking him in. I like to do blood work including checking thyroid levels. I’m looking for treatable things. He also needs a thorough neurological exam to see if there are any deficits. I don’t usually place on anti-seizure medication for one seizure. I do recommend keeping a seizure log- keeping track of what they were doing, how long it lasted.. etc I have been using Royal Veterinary College App for my personal dog. Thanks for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.