My dog was mauled in the eye, it's not looking great...?

Question

So two days ago, my dog was out in the backyard running around when my cat came walking up after doing whatever it does around the neighborhood. When the dog tried taunting her, she answered back with a paw swipe to the dogs face (maybe with claws). I myself didn't see how this happened but only heard the dogs yelp from inside the house.

When I opened the door, the dog came inside with no apparent scratch but she had her eye closed and was blinking it a lot. There wasn't any bleeding. Since then, the dog hasn't done much and I haven't taken her to a veterinarian...yet(because it's so expensive!)

Right now the dog hardly opens her eye and there's a white film that's starting to develop around her eye (maybe from keeping it closed for so long?). From what I tried to see, there's a little bit of redness but I can't tell if there's any direct gashes in her pupil or anything.

I know a vet is the best resolution to this problem, but I was hoping some animal experts on here would be able to give me some advice, i.e. give her eye drops to clear up any dirt or the white film etc.

PLEASE HELP, I don't want a pirate puppy.

Answer 1

It could be an infection or it could be a scratch/corneal ulcer.



Most of the times you cannot see a scrach, the Vet will likely do a flourescene up take test to see if there is one.



Either way you will likely need some eye ointments/drops from the vet. I have seen alot of dogs come in with scratched corneas from run ins with a cat!



It is painful, and her sight is important, so please take her to the vet before things get worse.



Good Luck!

Answer 2

You know what I always say, "genetics, first and foremost and you cannot change genetics!" First, I would like to say I am so very sorry you all had to go through this! Second, I hope the behaviorist at the college is not fully licensed yet, because she is an *** and I would seriously question her credentials! If put in a situation with an untrained, unsocial zed "fearful" dog that was attacking me, let alone already bite two family-like members, without hesitation I would put a bullet in the brain of such an animal and never look back at my decision! As for the Vet and all the employees so concerned for this dog, a refresher course in genetics is desperately needed not to mention they have never been put in such a horrific situation so how do they know how they would handle it. Props to you Glen for even trying to work with a genetically screwed up dog. I agree with you that the dog should have never left the school and been put down. In the end, everyone needs to remember Ashley is still very young, unfortunately, she has been taught by a halfwit behaviorist, and trained at work by a vet that guards textbook over hands on losing sight of each dog is different. There is no doubt in my mind had you thought multiple dogs was doing more damage than good you would have insisted the dog go back to the school or be re-homed because you obviously acknowledged and recognized the triggers that did exist for this dog. Don’t be too hard on Ashlee, remember her actions were based on what she was taught and how she was trained. In essence, it is their fault for not recognizing and evaluating the dog to be genetically unsound. And now because of their bunny hugging 3 people went through a traumatic experience. Remember when you (meaning the vet, the dig-bat behaviorist, and the motley crew at the clinic) point a finger at someone; you are pointing 3 more back at yourself. The mesh gloves should have been their first clue! Hello, Can I buy a vowel! In summary, yes Ashley did not handle it correctly, but only because she followed their method of teachings and training.

Answer 3

This is going to get far more expensive if you don't hurry up and get her to the vets. The white is infection setting in, and if you leave it much longer you will be paying for a large operation to have the eye removed.



This is exactly why most of us pay out for animal insurance because we never know when an accident can occur.

Answer 4

The eye is infected and needs to be taking care of immediately. Get that dog to the vet now!

Answer 5

Please, do NOT put any eye drops in her eye! (Visine or Murine). This could irritate the eye more. To help soothe your dog's eye, get a clean, wash cloth and gently wipe it, using lukewarm water. If your dog has not had her yearly wellness check-up, then this would be a good time, since your dog definitely needs to be seen by a vet. (I am the owner of two house pets, who have both, had eye problems).

**It will NOT heal on its own. Good Luck!

Answer 6

You know what the answer to your question is. I am not one of the answerer's who shouts vets. This time I am SHOUTING. If you are strapped for cash at present, ask your vet to spread the payments. Your dog could end up being blind in one eye. Regardless of the expense, you are responsible for your dogs welfare.

Answer 7

your dog probably now has an ulcer on its eye instead of just a scratch. if you continue to deny your dog vet care, you will end up with not only a "pirate dog", but also a dead one.

Answer 8

The eye is infected. She is also in pain. Vet. No online remedies, no 'home' remedies. Vet NOW.

Answer 9

get the dog to the vet... poor dog... I'll bet that eye herts a lot and could become infected.

Answer 10

She needs to go to the vet. Now. You shouldn't have gotten her if you don't have enough money for medical emergencies.

Answer 11

it's infected take her to the vet now

Answer 12

PLEASE take her to a vet.







bl