What Could Be Causing My Dog To Have Red, Bloodshot Eyes?

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Wondering why your dog's eyes are red? Red eye in dogs can result from of allergies, conjunctivitis or a more serious eye problem.

Q: My Boston Terrier, Sushi, has red bloodshot eyes. Why are my dog's eyes red?

A: If your dog's eyes are red, there are a few main culprits.

Sometimes pet allergies can make your dog's eyes red.

If your dog's eyes have a painless, clear discharge in addition to the redness, it could be a sign of conjunctivitis.

Conjunctivitis is also known as pink eye or red eye and is one of the most common eye problems in dogs. It can be easily diagnosed and treated by your vet. If your dog seems to be in pain, it could be a signal of a more serious eye problem such as an infection.

If you're concerned because you're dog's eyes are red, you're veterinarian might be able to clarify the reasons why, and a visit might be in order in the near future.

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Dr. Lauren Brickman Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to…

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Comments (16)

Anonymous (Unverified)

Added 01-30-2013 04:17pm

My German shepard has been tick pus in her eyes i,ve used eye drops all nil.what can i do? THANX.

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Anonymous (Unverified)

Added 01-30-2013 04:16pm

My German shepard has been tick pus in her eyes i,ve used eye drops all nil.what can i do? THANX.

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Anonymous (Unverified)

Added 01-16-2013 02:44pm

My dogs came running in from the garden and one of his eyes was closed and he couldn't open it, his other eye is now going funny and its all gooey and starting to close. What is wrong with him?

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Anonymous (Unverified)

Added 12-02-2012 02:23pm

my dog woke uo with red eye have been using warm comppressees. eyes losed in morning what else can i do. do not have money?

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Anonymous (Unverified)

Added 11-04-2012 10:51pm

My dog recently got into a fight, her eye is red where it should be white, and the brown part(eyecolor) is lookin toward the right, instead of being in the middle of her eye like normal. What could be wrong with my dog. Im really worried about her, but dnt have the money to take her to the vet. Plz help

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kirsty

Added 12-15-2011 05:44pm

i have a 18 week old staff his eyes are always red and has a green discharge coming from them does anyone have any advice as havnt really got the money for vets at the momont , i dont think hes in any pain thanks

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Scared2Death! (Unverified)

Added 09-07-2011 03:03am

I took my dogs for a walk. When we got home I noticed one of them had BLOOD RED eyes (the whites of her eyes) and am TERRIFIED! What is it and what could happen that would make her eyes go blood red in minutes? I'm taking her to the vet but am FREAKING OUT! Anyone out there have answers? =:<