Eye inflammation

[Jessica, Loki and Moose]

Hi guys! My little guy has what looks like an inflamed eye, it's had crusty discharge and what should be white it all red. All that said he's not itchy or scratching at his face or acting any different. We haven't changed anything to his routine, his food, or any cleaning products in the house. I called my vet and she can't fit him in for two weeks. Have any of your doodles had "eye issues"? I'm wondering if there's anything I can do at home until then or on the other hand if I need to get him in sooner than that even if that means going elsewhere. Thanks for your help guys!

-Jess and Loki

[Gail and Bailey]

Did you tell the vet his symptoms?  I can't believe he can't get in for 2 weeks when it sounds like he has an eye infection.  I would call again and ask if he can be looked at so he can get this cleared up before it gets worse.  If the answer is "no"....  then I would be looking for a new vet.  It is probably just the equivalent to "pink eye" in kids,  but it needs to be treated.  My doodle had this a while back and it is easy to clear up with an eye ointment from the vet.  Hope you can get him in to see somebody soon and his little eye gets cleared up!  

[Jessica, Loki and Moose]

Thank you! Pink eye was my first thought but the vet didn't seem too worried so I will call again tomorrow and hopefully someone there can help him out!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

This sounds like conjunctivitis ("pink eye") to me. It's definitely not related to food, and unfortunately, there isn't much you can do for it at home if there's an infection. Conjunctivitis needs to be treated with meds.

It's shocking to me that your vet won't try to fit you in to look at an acute condition and expects you to wait two weeks. I would either insist that they get you in tomorrow or find another vet who will. 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Conjunctivitis needs to be treated immediately. Get an appointment or find a new vet.

[Debb, Lucy & Oscar]

That really is amazing (and shocking) that your vet can't squeeze you in or refer you to a vet who can. An eye infection isn't something that can wait for 2 weeks. Hope you find another vet that can help much sooner.

[Jessica, Loki and Moose]

Thanks a lot guys! I will call back tomorrow or being calling around to find someone!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Absolutely unbelievable that a dog with a probable eye infection does not get an appointment for two weeks! Pink eye is an eye infection that probably needs an antibiotic. I would look for a new vet...  

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I would get a new vet.  Having to wait two weeks is totally unacceptable - not that an eye issue is life threatening, but other illnesses are and waiting two weeks could mean the difference between recovering or dieing.

[Shoney & Ruby]

Does your vet allow/encourage you to send a photo at least?

I love our vet because even if we are on the road, if we have concerns, she welcomes us to send a photo--gets back and fast and has great recommendations. I always wish I could go to my vet instead of my HMO. 

[Jessica, Loki and Moose]

That's awesome! I wish I had a vet/doctor like that!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Two weeks wait to be seen for an eye condition is totally unacceptable. I would get another vet. I hope you were able to have your baby seen by a vet today. Watching for an update.

[Karen & Maple]

Yes see a vet asap. Don't wait. But in the meantime, use frequent/ generous amounts of preservative free artificial tears / lubricationg drops.