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Lake County, northern CA: Our senior black Labrador was nosing in our iris when she suddenly backed out and started rubbing her left eye with her paws. There were no bees, spiders, scorpions, or snakes where she was. There are dried wild oats and small rice grain size burrs. 5 hours later her left upper eyelid was swollen out ½” in a 1” by 2”area. It is tender to the touch. There is no discharge. What is the likely cause and what can we do? All vets are closed and we live in a rural area.

Lake County, northern CA: Our senior black Labrador was nosing in our iris when she suddenly backed out and started rubbing her left eye with her paws. There were no bees, spiders, scorpions, or snakes where she was. There are dried wild oats and small rice grain size burrs. 5 hours later her left upper eyelid was swollen out ½” in a 1” by 2”area. It is tender to the touch. There is no discharge. What is the likely cause and what can we do? All vets are closed and we live in a rural area.

Updated On June 24th, 2017

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 9 years and 5 months old | 75 lbs

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Answered By Juliana, DVM

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Im so sorry to hear about Rio. It is possible that a burr scratched her cornea (corneal ulcer) or that one of the burrs got lodged in the soft tissues around her eye. It is also possible that some of the plant material caused a topical allergic reaction or that there was an insect you didn't see that bit or stung her causing an allergic reaction. You can rinse her eye out with a saline rinse for eyes. If the swelling is still present in the morning I would have her seen by a veterinarian for sure. they can examine the eye for any foreign material and can prescribe topical ointments that could help. if they suspect a more systemic allergic reaction they can give you a dose of benadryl (we cannot prescribe a specific dose without physically seeing a pet). If you are able to place an e-collar (cone) on her to prevent self trauma from rubbing that is also advised. I hope Rio feels better very soon! Please let us know if you have further questions.

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    Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

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    Poor Rio - It could be that the plant material poked under he eyelid and caused the eyelid injury and swelling. carefully lift her eyelid and check if you can see any wound or possible plant material under there (leaf or grass seed) it could also be an allergic reaction to the plant? It may be beneficial to give her some Benadryl at the standard dose. A compress made by soaking a Teabag in warm water and applied to the swelling will not harm her and may provide a gentle antiseptic to her eye. Take her in to the vet tomorrow if she still has a swelling. If you have an e collar or cone to use overnight, that will help prevent her rubbing her eye.

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