What would cause my dogs inner eyelid to be swollen and half-closed?
The major cause of a closed eyelid and eye redness in dogs is conjunctivitis. But, a visit to the vet to diagnose your dog's condition properly and to get treatment is necessary.
The vet will be able to undertake a much more thorough investigation of your dog's swollen eye, and hopefully start treatment for the condition straight away.
Conjunctivitis in dogs can be due to a number of factors, such as:
The major cause of a closed eyelid and eye redness in dogs is conjunctivitis. But, a visit to the vet to diagnose your dog's condition properly and to get treatment is necessary.
The vet will be able to undertake a much more thorough investigation of your dog's swollen eye, and hopefully start treatment for the condition straight away.
Conjunctivitis in dogs can be due to a number of factors, such as:
- Bacterial or viral infection.
- Injuries.
- Allergic Irritants.
- Parasites of eyelids.
- Infections of eyelids.
- Foreign material in eyes.
- Problems of tear production.
- Problems of tear glands
