Lw27 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Hi Everyone, I am new to the whole greyhound ownership.. Slowly but surely working out all their sensitive traits. So far it's been an enjoyable experience, can see how the greyhound addiction starts. I have a black ex racing male, I have noticed he has a small amount of "gunk", sometimes dry in the inside corner of the eyes. Other than this his eyes don't seem to be swollen/really red. I have also noticed at times a small part of the third eyelid will show (I thought this shouldn't happen unless asleep). I have attached a photo of this eyelid but doesn't do much justice. Can anyone shed some light or previous experience on this. Be good to know if this is just "normal". Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Totally normal. If about a third of the third eyelid shows while they're awake then they could have an irritation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Yep, totally normal. I think you see more of the third eyelid when they are tired. And I wipe crusty gunk from the corners of his eyes almost every day. As long as it’s not yellow which might indicate an infection it’s fine. Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Dark/brown discharge isn’t always concerning, however, green/yellow/white discharge is. I would send your vet a few photos to have them assess. Greyhounds can have allergies, panus etc...best to have your vet take a peek. Eyes should always be looked at by a professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 This reminds me a bit of ‘cherry eye’. I wonder if that eyelid isn’t irritating his eye and causing the discharge. Best consult your vet. Your boy might be uncomfortable. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyRunDog Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Is it dusty where he's been exercising or is the pollen count starting to rise where you are? Quote Grace (Ardera Coleen) b. 18 June 2014 - Gotcha Day 10 June 2018 - Going grey gracefullyGuinness (Antigua Rum) b. 3 September 2017 - Gotcha Day 18 March 2022 - A gentleman most of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 You could try a saline eye wash if it’s irritation from allergies or debris. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I have learned that when there is a question about eyes have it looked at by a vet. Has your dog had it's post adoption check up yet? If not it's time. It can be irritation or ???? A vet will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw27 Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 Thanks for all the comments, much appreciated. I ended up going to the vets, they said the right eye in particular was inflamed. I was given drops for 5 days. Redness has now reduced. The vet didn't mention the third eyelids, I am a little concerned still as they are just visible in the corners of both eyes. I haven't found much on the Web referring to this as normal.. Other than the few replies. Anybody have any photos with the same issue/trait? I'm a natural worrier, probably stressing about nothing 😂. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Re: gunk our boy Charlie often had gunk in his left eye. Trial and error made us conclude that it was the side he lay down on and it got worse if his bed needed washed (as I write this aware we sound like slobs!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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