Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!
Become a member today!
Members-only pricing and offers, personalized care notifications, Vital Care points back on every purchase and more!
Become a credit card member today!Earn 2X Pals Rewards points at Petco
when you use Petco Pay!APPLY NOWLearn More About Petco Pay Benefits
4-month puppy has red eyes & boogers. Is it an environmental allergy?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 8 days old | 22 lbs
Hi , my puppy around 4 months old is getting red eyes repeatedly. I’ve been taking her to work with me and while we were gone from home for longer periods of time I’d notice her eyes were clearing up but when we’d get home she’d start to get the red eyes again. It’s mostly just her one eye. This has been happening for about a week now. She’s also having increased eye boogers throughout the day. I thought it must be an environmental allergy because it kept coming and going but I’m not sure.
3 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on October 20th, 2019
This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a conjunctivitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed.
Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
1Pet Parents found this answer helpfulRelated Answers from Veterinarians
Answered By Laura Johnson VMD
Veterinarian
Published on February 15th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
I’m having a hard time seeing the issue with the nose. The redness in the corner of her eyes could be from allergies, allergic reaction or irritation from excessive discharge.
I would have your Vet check her out. She just may need a course of antihistamines and/or steroids. Hopefully this is a one time thing. If it reoccurs then she may have environmental or food allergies.
I hope this helps and I wish you and Aya the best!1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on February 11th, 2020
I would not be necessarily concerned at this time. I do see what you are referring to. It sure could be allergy related. I suggest you use this eye wash 2-3 times per day for a week or so to see if it helps. If it is allergens, rinsing them out of the eyes frequently should really help. If it doesn't help I would have your vet take a look at the eyes.
( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-plus-eye-wash-for-dogs )1Pet Parents found this answer helpful