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Kerrigan

Her eye is very red and releasing whitish brown discharge only at the teardrop area of her eye. She squints only a little or in better words lightly flutters her eye every once in a while

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Willow
Dog, German Shorthaired Pointer
10 years 6 months, Female
Issue details
Main concern
Eye
Redness
Discharge
Squinting
Duration
2 day(s)
Ongoing
Other issues
Nose
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Dr. Deliman
Dr.Tail Vet

It sounds like your dog might be experiencing some discomfort in her eye, which could be due to various reasons such as conjunctivitis, a mild eye infection, or irritation from a foreign object or allergen. The redness and discharge you're observing are common indicators of these conditions.

For home care, you can gently clean the area around her eye using a soft, damp cloth to remove any discharge. Be sure to use clean water or a saline solution, and try to avoid touching the eye itself. It's also important to keep her environment clean and free from dust or irritants that might exacerbate the condition.

Keep a close eye on her for any changes, such as increased redness, swelling, or if she starts squinting more frequently. If her symptoms persist or worsen over the next couple of days, it would be advisable to consult a veterinarian. They can conduct a thorough examination and provide the appropriate treatment, which may include eye drops or ointments to help alleviate her discomfort.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. Thank you.

Kerrigan

Could it be because of diabetes? She’s old and drinks A TON of water but we can’t afford to get her tested or treat if needed for diabetes. Some things tell me that it is diabetes and she may go blind. Also, after a closer look it looks like the discharge is definitely more yellow

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Dr. Deliman

It's understandable to be concerned about your dog's excessive thirst, especially since it can be a symptom of diabetes, which is more common in older dogs. Diabetes can indeed lead to complications such as cataracts, potentially causing blindness. However, the eye symptoms you're observing, like redness and yellow discharge, are typically linked to infections or irritations rather than diabetes itself.

Given her age and increased water intake, diabetes could be a concern, but the eye issue might be unrelated. The yellow discharge you're seeing suggests a possible bacterial infection, which would generally require antibiotics prescribed by a veterinarian.

In the meantime, keep a close watch on her eye condition. If the discharge worsens or she seems uncomfortable, it's important to seek veterinary care.