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My dog has yellow eye discharge. Is it conjunctivitis or something else?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year old

Hey, I was just getting a bit concerned Kali might have conjunctivitis as she’s had a lot of discharge in her eyes the past week... it’s also quite yellow, which I didn’t think was very healthy looking :/

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Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 13th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Kali is very cute. Green or yellow eye discharge isn’t normal. I would recommend you take Kali to a vet for a thorough eye exam. She could have a scratch or an eyelid irritation causing discharge and discomfort. There could also be an allergy causing irritation or an upper respiratory infection. Once a vet sees her they can do tests to rule out a scratch and get her eye medication to help her feel better. Good luck and kisses to Kali!

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA
Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
Published on August 11th, 2017
Yellow/white ocular discharge can be a symptoms of many things, including bacterial or viral infection, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer or abrasion, something that is in the eye causing irritation, blocked tear duct, chronic dry eye, or allergies. You can continue to use a wet washcloth to the clean the discharge, and you can use a saline eye wash to try to rinse any dust or debris out. If it has been going on for a few days, or if Laika has red eyes, squinting, or excess tearing, I recommend that she be evaluated by a veterinarian. After a thorough ocular exam, your vet may recommend diagnostics like a tear test or fluorescein dye test. Then appropriate medications can be prescribed.
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on April 17th, 2017
Poor Bella!!
That could be caused by an infective or inflammatory conjunctivitis. It is a quite common condition, easily treatable with antibiotics/anti-inflammatory eye drops.
Ideally the surface of the eye must be checked to rule out any corneal damage (certain eye drops would contraindicated with corneal ulceration).

Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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