Corgi Aussie Mix's question about Eyeworm (Thelazia californiensis)

Question

Hello, my dog has had something in his eye for a few weeks now. I can’t tell if it’s hair, mucus, or some sort of parasite. It doesn’t appear to move by itself. When I try to wipe it out, it clearly is movable but I haven’t gotten it out and I don’t want to scratch his eye.

Accepted Answer

Thank you very question. There are no parasites that live in the eye, so what you're describing is probably a hair that is building up with discharge. If it is not bothering his eyes, it is okay to just monitor, but if it is making his eye red or the discharge is increasing, then it would be best to have him seen by a veterinarian.

Eyeworm (Thelazia californiensis) in Dogs