Conjunctivitis in dogs

Conjunctivitis in dogs

By
✔ MRCVS
DVM
Updated October 16, 2025
3 min read

Overview

Symptoms

Risk

Diagnosis

Vet treatment

Home treatment

When to call

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Conjunctivitis in dogs

Conjunctivitis in dogs

By
✔ MRCVS
DVM
Updated October 16, 2025
3 min read

Conjunctivitis is an eye condition usually caused by infection or allergies. Occasionally, it can resolve itself, but most cases need medication. Dogs of any age or breed can develop conjunctivitis.

Conjunctivitis or “pink eye” is one of the most common causes of red, inflamed eyes in dogs. It occurs when the conjunctiva is inflamed or infected. Unlike people, most forms are non-contagious, but there are some infectious forms that dogs can spread to each other. It’s recommended that you speak to a vet to see if your dog needs medical treatment.

What is conjunctivitis in dogs? >What is conjunctivitis in dogs? [Overview

Symptoms of conjunctivitis in dogs >Symptoms of conjunctivitis in dogs [Symptoms

Are some dogs more at risk of conjunctivitis than others? >Are some dogs more at risk of conjunctivitis than others? [Risk

How is conjunctivitis diagnosed in dogs? >How is conjunctivitis diagnosed in dogs? [Diagnosis

What are some of the treatment options for conjunctivitis in dogs? >What are some of the treatment options for conjunctivitis in dogs? [Vet treatment

Things you can do at home to ease the symptoms of conjunctivitis in your dog >Things you can do at home to ease the symptoms of conjunctivitis in your dog [Home treatment

When do you need to call a vet if your dog has conjunctivitis? >When do you need to call a vet if your dog has conjunctivitis? [When to call

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