Two Dogs With Red, Drooping Lower Lids and a Gray Patch
by DebraTrowt
(Apopka, Fl.)
When two dogs in the same home develop similar eye problems, the vet will want to consider shared causes such as an irritant, an allergy or an infection. A droopy, very red lower lid with a gray area and an abnormal-looking pupil could also mean inflammation inside the eye or another problem, so both dogs need a proper eye exam.
Artificial tears are safe for keeping the eyes moist, but they won't treat the cause. Please ask your vet for a stain test and an eye pressure check. If cost is a worry, ask your vet about a payment plan, or look for a low-cost clinic, humane society clinic or veterinary school near you.
Our page on dog eye infections lists signs that need urgent care.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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