In general, eye injuries can be a scary and stressful occurrence whether it’s an injury to your own eye or your pet Yorkie’s eye. The first thing to do if your Yorkie injures his eye is to call your vet immediately. A small injury can become a big injury if it is not care for by a vet. An injury can sometimes be the result of an eye irritation due to an eyelash or other type of debris in the eye. Irritation and inflammation can also be caused by a scratch whether big or small. Signs that your dog may have scratched his eye include watery eyes, green or yellow eye discharge, squinting, excessive blinking, and an avoidance of bright lights. Your vet will need to examine your dog’s eye to determine the source of the problem. He may “stain” the eye to identify the scratch more clearly. Ask your veterinarians Leesburg VA about treatment methods.
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