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My dog has frequent eye boogers. Is this normal or a concern?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 9 months and 20 days old

Dogs get eye boogers just like humans right? I clean gizmo’s eyes at least 5 times a day. It seems like as soon as I wipe them off they’re back in 5 minutes. is this normal or is there something I should be using on him?

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Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on June 24th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is not normal if it is that frequent. This could be due to an eye injury or conditions such as a corneal laceration, corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis, dry eye (also known as KCS), among many other conditions. I highly recommend that you have Gizmo evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Further therapy would be based on the findings. Good luck and best wishes!
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