A dog’s eyes are extremely sensitive; it can easily be injured and damaged when it comes into contact with something. Dog fights, cat claws, tree branches, insect bites, dirt and debris, chemicals, and fireworks are just some of the things that can injure your pet’s eyes. Allergies may also cause your dog to paw at his eyes or rub his face on something. Eye injuries can range from mild to severe. One or both eyes may be affected, depending on the cause. Some of the most common eye injuries in dogs include:

• Laceration of the cornea as a result of a cut or scratch
• Corneal ulcers due to chemicals or debris, or pawing of the eye
• Puncture wound during fights
• Tearing of the eyelid when the eye gets caught on something
• Proptosis – occurs when the dog’s eye pops out of its socket

The eye is a very sensitive part of the body, thus any problem affecting these structures should be brought to the attention of your vet Sugar Land, TX.