Yes, dogs can get pink eye, which is medically known as conjunctivitis. It is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the tissue lining the eyelids and covering the white part of the eye. Dogs may experience pink eye in one or both eyes, with symptoms including redness, swelling, eye discharge (which can be clear, mucous, yellow, or green), squinting, excessive blinking, and swollen eyelids. Causes of pink eye in dogs include bacterial or viral infections, allergens, irritants like dust or smoke, injury, and underlying eye conditions such as dry eye or eyelid abnormalities. Pink eye in dogs can be contagious, including transmission from humans to dogs, so good hygiene and veterinary care are important to prevent and treat it.
