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Its eyes won’t open and the area around them is red.
Metronidazole helps treat dog gingivitis; as a broad-spectrum antibiotic it kills harmful oral bacteria and eases inflammation, especially anaerobic infection, with clear effect on red, swollen, painful gums. If gingivitis comes from another disease, root-cause treatment is still needed.
My cat went outside and came back with an injured eye.
From the photo the eye is likely already necrotic. Seek veterinary care for possible conservative treatment; severe necrosis or ulcers mean enucleation, followed by disinfection and infection control, plus an Elizabethan collar.
Border collie eye corners red, somewhat hairless, much eye discharge – why?
Causes: parasites (mites) causing periorbital hair loss, redness, itch - vet microscopy, deworm, regular prevention. Irritation/bacteria/allergy - antibacterial eye drops plus B vitamins. Tear-duct heat from diet causes corner inflammation and tear stains.
My dog has a lump on the lower eyelid; looked like surface but extends inside. How to handle?
Likely mosquito bite, stye, meibomian inflammation, or eye tumor; treat with meds, physical therapy, or surgery. Small bump: conservative - clean, light diet, antibiotic drops, observe a week. If persistent, may be tumor needing laser/surgery.
My Persian cat recently sneezes often with more eye discharge; started clear, later yellow-green; red, swollen gums; heavy drooling; appetite dropping; urination/defecation normal.
Persian cats' sneezing and eye discharge signal upper respiratory infection from herpes, calicivirus, mycoplasma, etc. Short noses make tear-duct blockage common, but appetite loss and drooling point more to rhinotracheitis/calicivirus. Get a PCR respiratory panel.
Watery eyes and the eye won’t open.
Cat eye discharge and an inability to open the eye can stem from irritation, ingrown lashes, conjunctivitis, heat, or herpesvirus. Clean away debris and use pet eye drops, but see a vet if it continues.
My kitten’s lower eyelid has hair loss, redness, and swelling
Lower-eyelid hair loss and redness are likely ringworm, but eye-disease inflammation is also possible. If possible, use a Wood's lamp in dim light; green fluorescence suggests ringworm, treat near the eye corner with topical antifungal. If no green reaction and the cat has tearing, conjunctivitis, or heavy stains, it is eyelid inflammation; use anti-inflammatory drops and wipe discharge often.
My cat’s eyes water, it is sleepy and listless
Watery eyes may come from eye disease, internal heat, conjunctivitis, or respiratory disease like rhinotracheitis or calicivirus; screen for upper respiratory infection. If the diet is heating, switch to lighter food. Sleepiness may mean internal inflammation; take its temperature, and if listlessness and appetite loss persist, seek emergency blood and virus tests.
Watery eyes, clear runny nose, occasional sneezing, mouth-breathing
These signs have many causes; most common are feline rhinotracheitis and calicivirus upper-respiratory infection, not ruling out bacteria, mycoplasma, chlamydia. If unsure, do a respiratory PCR panel. Heart/lung disease (heart disease, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema) can also cause them. Bloodwork, fSAA, chest X-ray, cardiac ultrasound may be needed; only by identifying the pathogen can you treat well.
One of my cat’s eyes is often half-closed and keeps tearing up.
An eye that won't open and tears can be from irritants or conjunctivitis. Check for foreign objects and clean with saline; if tearing continues with redness, try pet anti-inflammatory drops; if no relief, see a vet as it may be another disease.