My puppy has green eye discharge. Should I take her to the vet?

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• Answered By Catherine Stecyk

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 4th, 2019

  Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. A warm compress once a day, especially if Harley likes it, is not a bad idea. You can also purchase artificial tears such as Refresh Celluvisc eye drops over the counter to help lubricate the eyes too. If you notice that the mucoid discharge continues for longer than 1-2 days, or if Harley begins squinting her eye shut, I recommend having Harley seen by your veterinarian. An infection could be present, which requires antibiotic eye medications that have to be purchased from a veterinarian's office. If the discharge resolves in this time, she will likely be OK! I hope this is helpful!

  

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• Answered By Debi Matlack

  Veterinary Technician

  Published on February 23rd, 2021

  It's probably some kind of infection that should be seen by a veterinarian. Without an exam there's no way to know just what the cause is and therefore finding the correct treatment is difficult. Keeping it clean is helpful, but she may need antibiotics and topical medication to clear the infection and keep it from spreading further to the rest of the pips.

  

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