Why is my dog's red, irritated eyelid still crusty after Benadryl?

Hello. This sounds like a Carnassial tooth root abscess ( 4th upper premolar ). This is a very common dental infection & usually means the tooth needs to be removed. At the very least, he definitely needs to be started on antibiotics & needs a good dental cleaning. Once done, these things tend to heal up very nicely. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Benadryl is used to treat allergic reactions and allergies so if it seems to be helping then he probably has allergies. If the signs persist then he should be examined by a vet to determine the cause and treat. He may need an antibiotic and a corticosteroid to help treat the problem. You could also bathe him with a medicated dog shampoo and see if that helps. Hope he he feels better soon!

The red spot on the outside lower lid looks like a scratch or abrasions that will leave a scab. It is best to get it seen by a vet as antibiotics that are safe for the eye may be needed to clear the eyelids and the scab. Allergies may the starting cause and the more he rubs it, the worse it may get. You can try some benadryl to help with redness and the itching. Apply a warm compress and flushing the eye with saline eye wash may also help provide comfort.

It sounds like Tessa has an eye infection. I would take her into the vet today to have her eye examined. It's important to have any eye infections examined and treated promptly, as leaving them untreated can lead to vision loss. The vet can confirm that she does have an eye infection, and can prescribe an antibiotic eye ointment to treat it.

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear about Winston's eye troubles. Since he was already treated for pink eye, perhaps another visit with his veterinarian to follow up would be a good idea. The doctor can recheck his eyes and make sure the infection hasn't returned. It could also be allergies, and you may need something stronger than benadryl. Other things I could think of in a young dog are viral infections in the respiratory tract that can cause eye discharge to build up. Also, they can sometimes have issues with eye lash hairs growing in the wrong places, and even with the eye lids rolling in. Sometimes these issues get worse as they grow, so may not be obvious initially. I think a follow up vet visit is definitely warranted. I wouldn't worry too much until the veterinarian looks at the eyes and reassesses the situation though. It may be something as simple as needing another round of medication, or even just a stronger allergy medication. Best of luck!

Benadryl is unlikely to help but won't hurt anything. You can also try a warm compress and saline eye wash to make sure there is nothing in there irritating them. If she is unable hold them open or the swelling gets worse or you notice a mucous discharge then I would take her to a vet tonight. If it is not better by tomorrow then I would take her in then

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Lilly. Her eyes look very irritated. She may require a steroid drop to decrease the swelling in her eyes. Blepharitis is commonly due to allergies. This can be due to something in her diet, environment or even something she has come into contact with such as a shampoo. I hope this information helps!