Dog eye bitten in fight, lethargic. Can I treat it at home?

I am so sorry to hear about your dog. It sounds like you have done all you are going to be able to do for her at home. I would recommend a visit to the emergency vet if there is one in your area, if not see your vet first thing in the morning as she is likely going to need oral antibiotics as well as pain medication, and should have the eye examined to be sure there was no damage to the eye itself. Continue to ice the area to help with pain and swelling until she is seen. You can take a bag of frozen peas or corn and wrap in a thin cloth/towel (don't put the ice pack directly on the skin with no barrier in between) for 5-10 minutes every few hours if she will tolerate this. Do not give any over the counter pain medication because these can be poorly tolerated by dogs and may cause more harm than good.

Hi and thanks for your question this evening on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There is not a lot you can do at home for an eye issue such as this, unfortunately. The concern is if has an eye infection, corneal ulcer, or foreign body in the eye which can be very painful and irritating. It is best if Poppy gets seen and treated at his veterinarian soon for this. If not, the issue could get worse and progressively more irritating and potentially damaging to the eye. I hope you are able to take him in soon!

Poor Big Mac! The conjunctiva looks quite red and swollen, and I’m worried there could be damage to the cornea as well. The pus indicates infection. Unfortunately this cannot be treated at home and any eye problem is an emergency. That’s because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. Please take him into a vet now to get this treated. Best of luck.

This looks very painful and infected. It’s hard to tell if the eyeball itself is damaged. She needs immediate treatment so the infection can be treated and the eye itself examined. She certainly could lose her vision if this infection continues. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for your dog.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear and see Cheech has been injured. Unfortunately, dog bites can deteriorate very fast after the bacteria introduced into the skin and deeper multiply and cause problems. You should get him to a vet in your area for evaluation and treatment. Surface cleaning is important but bacteria have been drawn deeper into the skin and what is called the subcutaneous layers of the body. That infection can then spread and cause swelling, pain, and other problems that can rapidly deteriorate. Plus any type of bite like this, whether it from a dog/cat or some form of wildlife where the rabies status is unknown, a rabies booster should be administered to boost immunity. Your vet can evaluate the injuries and then advise treatment which sometimes will involve sedation/anesthesia due to extreme pain when treating. They can then start treatment which can include antibiotics, anti inflammatory meds, pain meds, topical wound care, E-collars to prevent self mutilation, etc. Again I would seek vet care immediately for Cheech. He will feel much better and so will you. Good Luck

Poor Blacky. If at all possible, Blacky needs to go to an emergency clinic right now. This could be as minor as a skin scrap, or as severe as a ruptured eyeball. If you are unable to get to an emergency clinic, use a warm wash cloth to clean off his face and get to a vet as soon as possible if he's squinting or his eye looks odd in any way. Eye issues are almost always very painful and can result in blindness if not treated very quickly. Good luck! I hope Blacky is feeling better soon. Please let me know if this was helpful information and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The red 'web' in the eye are blood vessels that are growing into the injured cornea (which is the red dot in the left eye) . I cannot really see the blood vessels in the right eye but the cornea looks bluish and cloudy. The most likely reason for these changes are corneal ulcers or wounds to the cornea. This diagnosis needs to be confirmed by your local vets, and then the treatment can be started. Your dog should have a course of antibiotics eye drops and possibly pain killers. All of these medications are prescription-only. I don't think there are any home remedies that can be used for Roshni, you need to take him to your local vets as soon as they are open again.