{"id":177268,"date":"2022-08-19T08:05:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T08:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/"},"modified":"2022-08-23T07:31:58","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T07:31:58","slug":"what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you do if your dog gets hit in the eye?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_gets_hit_in_the_eye\" title=\"What do you do if your dog gets hit in the eye?\">What do you do if your dog gets hit in the eye?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_eye_injury_is_serious\" title=\"How do I know if my dog&#8217;s eye injury is serious?\">How do I know if my dog&#8217;s eye injury is serious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#Can_a_dog_eye_injury_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Can a dog eye injury heal on its own?\">Can a dog eye injury heal on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#Is_a_dog_eye_injury_an_emergency\" title=\"Is a dog eye injury an emergency?\">Is a dog eye injury an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_gets_hit_in_the_eye\" title=\"What happens if my dog gets hit in the eye?\">What happens if my dog gets hit in the eye?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#Do_dog_eye_injuries_heal_on_their_own\" title=\"Do dog eye injuries heal on their own?\">Do dog eye injuries heal on their own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_scratched_eye\" title=\"When should I take my dog to the vet for a scratched eye?\">When should I take my dog to the vet for a scratched eye?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_eye_injury_is_serious-2\" title=\"How do I know if my dogs eye injury is serious?\">How do I know if my dogs eye injury is serious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#Will_a_dogs_eye_heal_itself\" title=\"Will a dog&#8217;s eye heal itself?\">Will a dog&#8217;s eye heal itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#What_can_I_do_for_my_dogs_eye_injury\" title=\"What can I do for my dogs eye injury?\">What can I do for my dogs eye injury?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#Is_dog_eye_problem_an_emergency\" title=\"Is dog eye problem an emergency?\">Is dog eye problem an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_gets_hit_in_the_eye\" title=\"What do I do if my dog gets hit in the eye?\">What do I do if my dog gets hit in the eye?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#Can_a_dog_go_blind_from_being_hit_in_the_eye\" title=\"Can a dog go blind from being hit in the eye?\">Can a dog go blind from being hit in the eye?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#How_do_you_tell_if_my_dogs_eye_is_injured\" title=\"How do you tell if my dogs eye is injured?\">How do you tell if my dogs eye is injured?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dogs_scratched_eye_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take a dogs scratched eye to heal?\">How long does it take a dogs scratched eye to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_scratched_eye\" title=\"Should I take my dog to the vet for a scratched eye?\">Should I take my dog to the vet for a scratched eye?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#Can_a_dogs_scratched_eye_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Can a dog&#8217;s scratched eye heal on its own?\">Can a dog&#8217;s scratched eye heal on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_eye_injury\" title=\"When should I take my dog to the vet for eye injury?\">When should I take my dog to the vet for eye injury?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#How_long_does_a_scratch_on_a_dogs_eye_take_to_heal\" title=\"How long does a scratch on a dog&#8217;s eye take to heal?\">How long does a scratch on a dog&#8217;s eye take to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_cut_on_a_dogs_eye_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for cut on a dogs eye to heal?\">How long does it take for cut on a dogs eye to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#Will_dog_eye_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Will dog eye heal on its own?\">Will dog eye heal on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#How_can_I_help_my_dogs_eye_heal\" title=\"How can I help my dogs eye heal?\">How can I help my dogs eye heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#How_do_you_treat_an_eye_injury_in_a_dog\" title=\"How do you treat an eye injury in a dog?\">How do you treat an eye injury in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#How_long_will_it_take_for_my_dogs_eye_to_heal\" title=\"How long will it take for my dogs eye to heal?\">How long will it take for my dogs eye to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye\/#Is_dog_eye_swelling_an_emergency\" title=\"Is dog eye swelling an emergency?\">Is dog eye swelling an emergency?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_gets_hit_in_the_eye\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog gets hit in the eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cover the eye with a damp, clean cloth and bandage it loosely to the head. If you can do it quickly, soak the cloth in warm, salty water or a supersaturated sugar solution to help preserve the eye. Get immediate veterinary attention, keeping the dog as quiet and calm as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-you-responsible-if-you-hit-a-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are you responsible if you hit a dog?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_eye_injury_is_serious\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog&#8217;s eye injury is serious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Excessive tears or pus could be the sign of an eye injury or problem. In some of the more extreme cases, the eye may not leak in the typical tear ducts, but leaks could appear on the inside of the cornea. If you notice that blood has pooled up on the inside of your dog&#8217;s eye, the condition is known as hyphema.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vQc6cMlfFkE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_eye_injury_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can a dog eye injury heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can a dog eye injury heal on its own? <b>In some cases, yes. Certain injuries like corneal ulcers or scratches may heal on their own, but they still need to be assessed by a vet. If an infection develops, or there is foreign material like a grass seed still lodged within the eye, the consequences can be severe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_dog_eye_injury_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is a dog eye injury an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Minor abrasions on the surface of the eye aren&#8217;t usually a big deal, but any eye damage can become infected and may threaten the dog&#8217;s vision. Whether it&#8217;s just a scratch or major eye trauma, <b>a visit to the vet may help save a dog&#8217;s eyesight<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_gets_hit_in_the_eye\"><\/span>What happens if my dog gets hit in the eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>To prevent your dog&#8217;s eye injury from become more severe it is important to take your dog to the vet if you notice any of the following symptoms:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General discomfort.<\/li>\n<li>Twitching or spasming of the eyelid.<\/li>\n<li>Squinting.<\/li>\n<li>Blinking rapidly.<\/li>\n<li>Unable to open eye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_eye_injuries_heal_on_their_own\"><\/span>Do dog eye injuries heal on their own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cover the eye with a damp, clean cloth and bandage it loosely to the head. If you can do it quickly, soak the cloth in warm, salty water or a supersaturated sugar solution to help preserve the eye. Get immediate veterinary attention, keeping the dog as quiet and calm as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_scratched_eye\"><\/span>When should I take my dog to the vet for a scratched eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can a dog eye injury heal on its own? <b>In some cases, yes. Certain injuries like corneal ulcers or scratches may heal on their own, but they still need to be assessed by a vet. If an infection develops, or there is foreign material like a grass seed still lodged within the eye, the consequences can be severe.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193350 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/When-should-I-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-for-a-scratched-eye.jpg\" alt=\"When should I take my dog to the vet for a scratched eye?\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/When-should-I-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-for-a-scratched-eye.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/When-should-I-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-for-a-scratched-eye-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/When-should-I-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-for-a-scratched-eye-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/When-should-I-take-my-dog-to-the-vet-for-a-scratched-eye-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_eye_injury_is_serious-2\"><\/span>How do I know if my dogs eye injury is serious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>To prevent your dog&#8217;s eye injury from become more severe it is important to take your dog to the vet if you notice any of the following symptoms:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General discomfort.<\/li>\n<li>Twitching or spasming of the eyelid.<\/li>\n<li>Squinting.<\/li>\n<li>Blinking rapidly.<\/li>\n<li>Unable to open eye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dogs_eye_heal_itself\"><\/span>Will a dog&#8217;s eye heal itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The vast majority of corneal injuries are fairly minor and respond really well to simple treatment. This usually involves a short course of antibiotic eye drops and some painkillers for a week or so.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_do_for_my_dogs_eye_injury\"><\/span>What can I do for my dogs eye injury?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the discomfort, you should not attempt to pull out the object yourself. If you do, you could cause the injury to get worse. <b>Allow a vet to treat the eye and prevent major problems. In some cases, minor surgery may be needed to remove the object so the eye heals properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dog_eye_problem_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is dog eye problem an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>To prevent your dog&#8217;s eye injury from become more severe it is important to take your dog to the vet if you notice any of the following symptoms:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General discomfort.<\/li>\n<li>Twitching or spasming of the eyelid.<\/li>\n<li>Squinting.<\/li>\n<li>Blinking rapidly.<\/li>\n<li>Unable to open eye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_gets_hit_in_the_eye\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog gets hit in the eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can a dog eye injury heal on its own? <b>In some cases, yes. Certain injuries like corneal ulcers or scratches may heal on their own, but they still need to be assessed by a vet. If an infection develops, or there is foreign material like a grass seed still lodged within the eye, the consequences can be severe.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OocE6OYRkYU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_go_blind_from_being_hit_in_the_eye\"><\/span>Can a dog go blind from being hit in the eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cover the eye with a damp, clean cloth and bandage it loosely to the head. If you can do it quickly, soak the cloth in warm, salty water or a supersaturated sugar solution to help preserve the eye. Get immediate veterinary attention, keeping the dog as quiet and calm as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_my_dogs_eye_is_injured\"><\/span>How do you tell if my dogs eye is injured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surprisingly, dogs have few serious eye injuries. <b>Any injury to the eye can lead to permanent scarring or blindness if penetrating or ulcerative lesions develop. Eye injuries can include scratches, perforating injuries, foreign bodies, and chemical or contact corneal trauma.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dogs_scratched_eye_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take a dogs scratched eye to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Excessive tears or pus could be the sign of an eye injury or problem. In some of the more extreme cases, the eye may not leak in the typical tear ducts, but leaks could appear on the inside of the cornea. If you notice that blood has pooled up on the inside of your dog&#8217;s eye, the condition is known as hyphema.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_scratched_eye\"><\/span>Should I take my dog to the vet for a scratched eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the discomfort, you should not attempt to pull out the object yourself. If you do, you could cause the injury to get worse. <b>Allow a vet to treat the eye and prevent major problems. In some cases, minor surgery may be needed to remove the object so the eye heals properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dogs_scratched_eye_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can a dog&#8217;s scratched eye heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Superficial corneal abrasions usually heal on their own in a few days, and your vet may prescribe eye drops to help speed up the healing process. Deeper corneal ulcerations may require a more frequent application of serum eye drops to help with corneal healing.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193351 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-a-dogs-scratched-eye-heal-on-its-own-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Can a dog's scratched eye heal on its own?\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-a-dogs-scratched-eye-heal-on-its-own-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-a-dogs-scratched-eye-heal-on-its-own-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-a-dogs-scratched-eye-heal-on-its-own-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-a-dogs-scratched-eye-heal-on-its-own-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-a-dogs-scratched-eye-heal-on-its-own-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-a-dogs-scratched-eye-heal-on-its-own-2048x1362.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_eye_injury\"><\/span>When should I take my dog to the vet for eye injury?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To prevent your dog&#8217;s eye injury from become more severe it is important to take your dog to the vet if you notice any of the following symptoms: <b>General discomfort. <\/b><b>Twitching or spasming of the eyelid<\/b><b>Squinting<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_scratch_on_a_dogs_eye_take_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does a scratch on a dog&#8217;s eye take to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>three to five days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_cut_on_a_dogs_eye_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for cut on a dogs eye to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can a dog eye injury heal on its own? <b>In some cases, yes. Certain injuries like corneal ulcers or scratches may heal on their own, but they still need to be assessed by a vet. If an infection develops, or there is foreign material like a grass seed still lodged within the eye, the consequences can be severe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_dog_eye_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will dog eye heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Simple superficial corneal ulcers will heal on their own without incident in 3-10 days depending on the size of the ulcer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dogs_eye_heal\"><\/span>How can I help my dogs eye heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>To prevent your dog&#8217;s eye injury from become more severe it is important to take your dog to the vet if you notice any of the following symptoms:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General discomfort.<\/li>\n<li>Twitching or spasming of the eyelid.<\/li>\n<li>Squinting.<\/li>\n<li>Blinking rapidly.<\/li>\n<li>Unable to open eye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_an_eye_injury_in_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you treat an eye injury in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can a dog eye injury heal on its own? <b>In some cases, yes. Certain injuries like corneal ulcers or scratches may heal on their own, but they still need to be assessed by a vet. If an infection develops, or there is foreign material like a grass seed still lodged within the eye, the consequences can be severe.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yje0Lk7j-JU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_it_take_for_my_dogs_eye_to_heal\"><\/span>How long will it take for my dogs eye to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A simple injury may be treated with <b>an e-collar to prevent your dog from rubbing the injured eye, and prescription antibiotics or drops. In some cases, if your dog is suffering from a severe eye issue, surgery may be required in order to repair your dog&#8217;s eye and preserve your pet&#8217;s eyesight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dog_eye_swelling_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is dog eye swelling an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Eye infections should be treated as an emergency because there are several reasons for the swelling, and some of these causes can lead to vision loss.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do you do if your dog gets hit in the eye?How do I know if my dog&#8217;s eye injury is serious?Can a dog eye injury heal on its own?Is a dog eye injury an emergency?What happens if my dog gets hit in the eye?Do dog eye injuries heal on their own?When&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193349,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-do-you-do-if-your-dog-gets-hit-in-the-eye.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177268"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177268"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177268\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193525,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177268\/revisions\/193525"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177268"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177268"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}