[Deber]

Havent had this in my goldens, but my yorkies have had this. Usually it is a scratch or a hair that has gotten in their eye and caused an irritation. I use an eyewash then medication for a few days and seems to clear up. Think you are right if it was allergies both eyes would be effected. Think you are on the right track and it is prob a scratch or something in the eye. See if it doesn't clear quickly, if not I would have the Vet recheck and see if something is there.

Let us know how it turns out. I have light goldens too and that dark rim around their eyes is beautiful but sure lets us know when they get swollen and you see the pink very quickly.

 

[ozzy'smom]

Havent had this in my goldens, but my yorkies have had this. Usually it is a scratch or a hair that has gotten in their eye and caused an irritation. I use an eyewash then medication for a few days and seems to clear up. Think you are right if it was allergies both eyes would be effected. Think you are on the right track and it is prob a scratch or something in the eye. See if it doesn't clear quickly, if not I would have the Vet recheck and see if something is there.

Let us know how it turns out. I have light goldens too and that dark rim around their eyes is beautiful but sure lets us know when they get swollen and you see the pink very quickly.

It's not the eye that's red but the skin around the eye on the outside. We have an appointment this morning and hopefully it will be something simple like you mentioned. Thanks!

 

[Caroline23]

Hi Deber, I found your post dated back to 2012 (!) as my golden retriever has the exact same issue.
I can see a bite mark just above the eye so it must be related.
How did you get on with it at the time?
Did the pinkish colour of the skin around the eye go away at the end?
I am trying to avoid vets, but I don't want to take any risks either...

Thanks!
Caroline

 

[Sweet Girl]

I am trying to avoid vets

Why?