My dog's eye is watering excessively all of a sudden. Should I worry?

I would not use those eye drops until you get the eye checked over. It could be that Rosco has some mild uveitis in that eye and needs some different medications. If you google uveitis you will get very worried , please don' t. He might have it as he might not, as you seem keen in taking him to the vets as soon as they are open I am sure he will be fine and the real cause of the blue tinge and ocular discharge will be found out.

I am sorry to hear this! His eye does look very irritated- and the area around his eye that has a 'cobblestone' appearance suggests that he has some chronic irritation. I would want to rule out a few things that cause these signs including stray eyelashes that are 'ingrown', eyelid abnormalities, allergies and mites. The good news is that most of these things can be treated successfully! I would bring him in and have a few eye tests done and have them closely examined with magnification (sometimes an ophthalmologist is recommended) and see what kind of treatment plan is needed. Until you can bring him in, over the counter lubricating eye drops may bring some short term relief. I hope this helps!

Eye infection is one of the possibilities. However, conjunctivitis (viral or bacterial) usually affects both eyes. Excessive discharge from one eye can be related to trauma or scratch to the eyebulb, blocked up tear duct, third eyelid problem etc. If Rocco has had the discharge for the last week, you should take him to your local vet to have a full examination of the eye. That will show what is going on and the right treatment can be recommended.

The tearing and discharge may indicate an infection or injury. You would need to have Tobby physically examined by your veterinarian or a veterinary ophthalmologist to diagnose the underlying cause. The appropriate treatment can then be administered. In the meantime, place an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent pawing or rubbing until he sees the doctor. A warm, moist washcloth can be used to gently clean around the eye itself. Schedule an appointment sooner rather than later to prevent unnecessary pain or potential permanent damage to the eye.

Olini needs to see a vet as soon as possible. Potential causes for the sudden change that you see in the eye include severe conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer or abrasion, glaucoma, uveitis, and trauma. I can't quite tell from the picture, but it may be proptosed ("popped out"). If you have an emergency vet clinic open near by, this would be a case that I would advise seeking emergency care.

It could be secondary to an infection, allergy, or irritant. You could try an eye lubricant, such as GenTeal drops, and see if that helps. Otherwise, he should be examined by a vet to determine the cause and treat.

Dogs can certainly get infection of their conjunctiva which is pinkeye. However this could indicate an upper respiratory tract infection or something wrong with the eye it's self which is more concerning. It would be best to have Rocko examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible to make sure that eye is OK. If it is a short course of a topical ointment maybe all that is needed. However if the eye is involved or there's an infection he will likely need antibiotics. You should stop him from pawing or rubbing at the eye as well as keeping the discharge cleared with a warm washcloth until he can see a veterinarian.