Is pink skin around my dog's eye normal, an infection, or allergies?

Thank you for providing an excellent picture, everything looks normal from what I can see. And what an adorable pup Krypto is! What to watch for would be swelling, discharge or redness of the whites of the eye. If this happens. If you do notice this, Start by placing an e-collar or cone on Krypto to prevent scratching or rubbing. If the eye is infected it is likely painful, this will prompt Krypto to scratch or rub hia eye. However, this could inflict further damage, infection or even an ulceration. Because eye concerns with dogs, such as infections, corneal ulcerations, cataracts and glaucoma, can progress rapidly I would have him examined by your veterinarian diagnose the issue. If you notice any of the above clinical signs I mentioned. The precise medication can then be dispensed by your veterinarian. Please do not attempt to treat an eye infection at home with any over the counter medications, drops or ointments. This can lead to permanent damage and unnecessary pain or discomfort. Everything looks wonderful now though so I wouldn't worry. Warmest regards to you both!

Yes it can and from your description it seems that there is no problem at all affecting Bleu third eyelids or conjunctiva. I would not be worried at all. 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.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If you are talking about the skin around her eye, I wouldn’t be worried. It looks like her normal skin coloring. The other eye has brown pigment around it instead of pink. If the whites of the globe of her eyes are pink you can try rinsing the eyes with saline solution- you may have gotten hair in them. If they continue to stay pink or you notice her scratching I would see an emergency vet to look for a scratch. Delaying treatment could make things worse and be more costly to treat. Good luck and kisses to Pixi!

Yes, it could be an allergic reaction, it could also be an eye infection. those reactions tend to resolve within 48 hours without treatment. if the swelling becomes too large or if your dog is lethargic, take him to the vet in order to get an antihistamine injection.

that appear to be the conjunctiva or the third eyelid. It is normally a pink color. If the rest of the eye is red or there is a mucous discharge or he is not holding the eye open, then I would get him checked. If there is otherwise no changes or signs, then I would not worry

If the pinkness is on the outside of the eye (the skin around eye) and is puffy this could be the start of an allergic reaction to something in the environment, an insect bite or sting, or even a vaccine if any given in the last 24 hours. If this is the case you may notice the swelling progressing and in that case Bella Bear should see a veterinarian right away for injectable medication to help. If the redness is on the outside of the eye itself (the sclera or whites of the eye) this could be due to something irritating that had gotten into the eye or as part of an allergy to something in the environment. If this is the case I would prevent her from rubbing her eyes and you can flush with sterile saline or a lubricating over the counter drop such as genteal. If the pinkness persists or worsens I would have her evaluated by a veterinarian to see if there is a prescription ointment that may help. I don't think this has anything to do with the baby possum.

Ouch! That looks uncomfortable. There are a few potential causes for JJ's eyes issues. The first could be pain or inflammation of the actual eyeball, and JJ could be rubbing his eyes and irritating the skin. There is a mange mite called Demodex that canal so cause reddening of the skin around the eyes. There are also a few other inflammatory or infectious things that can cause this as well. If he is not back to normal in 48 hours, or if it appears to get worse, I think the best thing for JJ would be to have an exam with a veterinarian. Mange mites can easily be diagnosed in the clinic and treatment can be started right away before it gets worse!