There could be many situations which would necessitate having a closer look at your pet’s eye. A discharge of pus, increased lachrymation (production of tears), the twitching of the eyes (rapid blinking), squinting (especially when the animal is in the sunlight), the popping out of the eyeball from its socket are all conditions reflecting an abnormal situation, which you must be able to keenly observe. This is important, if for no other reason than to be able to explain to your vet what you have seen.
How can you look at the eyeball more closely? Holding the mouth of the dog with one hand you can prise open the