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My dog's eyelids are swollen from puppy wipes. Should I go to the vet?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 4 days old | 2.6 lbs

My dogs eyelids were swollen. I put a warm compress on them and it went down a little. The only thing I can think of that caused it was that I accidentally wiped his face with puppy wipes. Should I still take him to the vet?

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Laura Johnson VMD

Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on October 5th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Cotton!

When it comes to eye issues I recommend a Vet examine the pet. Cotton's eyes could be swollen from an allergic reaction to an insect/spider bite or from some allergen outside or from an infection. The mainstay of treatment for an allergic reaction are steroids and antihistamines. An infection is treated with antibiotics and steroids. Your Vet will want to be sure the eye balls themselves are ok and don't have a scratch on them (corneal ulcer).

I hope this helps and I wish Cotton a speedy recovery!
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