Change In Eye Rim (pigment) Colour

[Mel_c]

We have noticed that our 10 week old puppy's (golden retriever) eye rim has changed colour. His right eye, which used to be completely black around the rim, has now got a pink patch (about half of the bottom rim). There is no evidence of a cut or any injury to the eye, so i was wondering what could cause this change in the pigment. Could he have scratched his eye and removed the pigment? Will it go back to black again?

[goldielover]

Hi Mel,

He's probably scratched it on something. Don't worry, it will go back to black within a few months. When you go and get his 12 week vaccination done, just get them to check it out as well, just in case. Of course if you think there's a problem or it's weeping or looking infected best to go sooner.

Cheers,

jenny (aka goldengal on the retriever forum!)

PS. We need new photo's!!

[Mel_c]

Hi Mel,

He's probably scratched it on something. Don't worry, it will go back to black within a few months. When you go and get his 12 week vaccination done, just get them to check it out as well, just in case. Of course if you think there's a problem or it's weeping or looking infected best to go sooner.

Cheers,

jenny (aka goldengal on the retriever forum!)

PS. We need new photo's!!

Hi Jen

That's a relief! i thought that he'd just scratched it, but i wasnt sure if the rim would go black again. i was worried our little guy would have the pink bit all his life! i will get the vet to look at it when we're there just to make sure. i'll post some new pics in the photos section.

Mel

[Mel_c]

Just letting you know, Max's eye is back to normal already! YAY! It's gone completely black again.