My German Shepherd has red eyes and slimy discharge. What's wrong?

It's uncommon for an older dog to get a cherry eye. If there is an eye ulcer or injury the third eyelid may be up covering the eye to protect it. Since there is excessive discharge she may now have an infection in the eye. Please take her in for an exam. They will make sure there is nothing in the eye, check her tear production, and stain the eye to see if there is a corneal ulcer. Once they know the problem and she receives the proper treatment then third eyelid should go back where you can't see it. Eye problems are painful and she could lose sight in that eye if not treated so please bring her in soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Shanis.

Hi there. I'm so sorry to hear about Cailbur's eye issue! Let me see if I can help. Sometimes, when dog's have an eye infection, it can be secondary to trauma to the surface of the eye called the cornea. In this case, we can get a scratch on the cornea, and over time, if not treated appropriately, it may turn into a large corneal ulcer. The ulcer can make the eye look cloudy. Sometimes it can be after it heals, or sometimes it can happen if the ulcer is very deep. In this case, Calibur would need to go to a veterinarian so they can check for an ulcer, and then get some antibiotic ointment or drops to apply. Another condition german shepherds can develop in the eyes is called, pannus. This is an autoimmune disease, and although we are unsure of the direct cause, it is controlled by daily eye medications. There are several other eye issues that I can think of, but these are the two most common that I see in a dog of Calibur's age and breed. Again, I would make an appointment for her to see her veterinarian as soon as you can so they can check her eyes and get her on an appropriate treatment plan for her condition. Here are some links on the subjects I touched on in my answer... https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=6292624 https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951434

Common causes of redness or irritation around the eyes like this include bacterial infection, mites (like demodectic mange), allergies, fleas, among others. Since this area is so close to the cornea of the eyeball, I recommend that she be evaluated by a veterinarian so that appropriate medications can be used. Any topical ointment that can be used on skin needs to be safe for eyes. If she is not on flea preventative, start that as soon as possible. Your vet may recommend diagnostics like a skin scrape to look for mites, cytology to look for bacteria, or recommend antihistamines based on their physical examination.

Hello, From what I can see in the picture, I do see the third eyelid protruding in the left eye. The third eyelid functions to cover and lubricate the cornea. If Bishop has chronic ocular discharge, I would advise you to have him evaluated by a veterinary ophthalmologist. German Shepherd Dogs are prone to an autoimmune disease of the eyes known as pannus.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. She almost appears to have red tissue growing at the edge of her corneas. This can be a variety of things, but a common cause is a condition known as pannus. It is most common in German shepherds, but can be seen in other breeds. Her veterinarian will examine her eyes and may perform some tests. From there, medication can be prescribed if deemed necessary. I hope this information helps!

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

Eyes are so hard to take pictures of. However, Pannus is a common eye problem in the German Shepherd. It causes a significant change to the cornea. Usually is starts on the outside corner and works it’s way in. Sometimes it is dark brown pigment and sometimes it is more like blood vessels or white. I am suspicious that this may be what is causing the problem with Krystal. I would highly encourage you to seek a second opinion or go see a veterinary ophthalmologist. Pannus can be very aggressive, and usually needs lifelong medications to keep it in control. Of course this is just my suspicion and there are many other problems than can cause cloudiness and redness in the eyes. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.