Corneal Ulcers (Ulcerative Keratitis) in Dogs

A corneal ulcer is a painful injury to the clear surface of the eye. Veterinary examination establishes its depth and cause; deeper or complicated ulcers may need surgery.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.