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My golden retreiver has had runny eyes for about a week.

Sent to Pet Experts February 21, 2006 9:15 p.m.

My golden retreiver has had runny eyes for about a week. He squints alot and keeps his eyes closed often. There has been some whitish drainage also. What could this be?He also takes his paws and rubs his eyes.

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Age: <1; Male; Breed: Golden Retreiver

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Nothing, afraid to irritate it further.

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February 21, 2006 9:32 p.m. (16 minutes and 52 seconds later)

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He needs to see a vet to find out the cause of this. If he is rubbing them they are irritated. He may have conjunctivitis and needs an antibiotic for them. The rubbing can scratch his corneas and may possibly cause sight problems if it is not corrected.

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