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Dr. Ruth Cawston

Eye discharge in dogs: Types, causes and treatment, according to a vet

Eye discharge in dogs shown on a red colored dog.

Eye discharge in dogs is very common and isn’t always something you need to worry about. If it’s clear and thin or there’s a small amount of mucusy discharge, it’s totally normal and doesn’t require a vet appointment.

However, if it’s a different color or there’s more than usual, it could be a sign of infection and it’s worth getting your dog checked out. There are lots of potential causes (which we’ve listed below) and some of the common allergies in dogs could be behind it.

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