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My dog has yellow sticky eye discharge. Is it an emergency now?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 54.4 lbs

Yellow sticky discharge from dogs eyes

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 2nd, 2017

Poor Athena! It sounds like she may have an eye infection, or she could have allergies or suffered trauma to her eyes. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it is considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would have Athena seen by a vet today to have her eye examined and diagnosed. Once a diagnosis is reached, the vet can prescribe treatment for her eyes.
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  • Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on November 14th, 2018

    It could be that Whiskey has an eye infection. I would take him into the vet first thing in the morning, as any eye problem needs to be treated promptly as leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Best of luck.

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