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My dog has yellow eye discharge and keeps pawing it. What's wrong?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 6 months and 29 days old | 54 lbs

So my dog (6 month old Boxer mix) has a lot of yellow discharge out of his left eye. He has been pawing at it. This has been happening for 3 days now.I'm wiping the discharge every 15-20 minutes.

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Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on September 15th, 2017

Hi there! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This can be a corneal ulcer or potentially KCS (dry eye). Have him evaluated by your veterinarian to check for these possibilities and start therapy if confirmed. Both of these conditions are very treatable. Good luck and have a nice day!
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  • Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on November 27th, 2018

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This mild amount of discharge if it is just periodically and not constant then it is probably normal. However, if this becomes consistent and more severe, have him reevaluated by your veterinarian as this may be due to a corneal injury for example. Best of luck!

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