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Is my puppy's eye and nose discoloration normal or entropion?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 21 days old | 4.4 lbs

My 2months old puppy got dark circle under his eyes...I visited one of vet and the doctor said it was nothing...but iam really worried about him whenever I see his face... If it is entropion.. Is there any easy naturally going way (ointments or eyedrop) or should I get him treat And I think the blackness is also appearing around his nose

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Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on May 16th, 2018

Is it possible that Luffy is rubbing his face and rubbing the fur around his eyes? If he is keeping his eyes closed and they are tearing excessively (which I would expect with entropion), then I would recommend having your veterinarian examine him again. Unfortunately, there isn't any good treatment for entropion other than surgery, but I'm not sure that is what is going on with him. It is common that the mucous membranes around the eyes and nose will change color in puppies as they age, so that is also a possibility. If Luffy is rubbing or scratching his eyes excessively, I would recommend having your veterinarian examine him again. If not, then you might just be noticing some color changes that are normal for him.
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