How do you treat goopy eye in dogs?

To properly clean up your dog’s goopy eye, you’ll need cotton balls, rounds or squares and saline contact lens saline solution or over-the-counter eye wash usually works fine. First, moisten the cotton ball with saline, and then hold it on your dog’s eyelids for a few moments to soften the crusts.

Should I take my dog to the vet for eye discharge?

If your dog has colored green eye discharge, yellow eye discharge or another colored eye discharge, schedule a vet appointment immediately. Other signs of a potential problem include squinting, a red-looking eye, or if your dog is rubbing or pawing at his eye.