Melissa in Australia Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hi, I Have a extremely placid border collie (male 10 months desexed). Today I noticed that when he starts play fighting with my other dog, his eyes change colour and turn a deep bright red. I was not the only one that saw this happen. it happened about one hour later as well when he was play fighting again. It looked like something off the cover of hound of the baskervilles. I have never seen anything like this. it takes about 30 seconds for the red to fade after he stops play-fighting. Has anyone heard of this happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I'd take the dog to the vet, were I you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 I'd take the dog to the vet, were I you. He is not sick at all, his eyes don't look inflamed. He is the picture of health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorien Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I have no idea....but it reminded me that years ago I worked for a family who had a dog who's eyes glowed green just like you're describing. It was creepy, to say the least! It would be really interesting to know what is happening! Okay, I got curious and did a Google search. From what I just read ... it could be increased blood pressure (the info I found was just personal opinion/testimony, so nothing professional to quote). The green eye issue, which I also just searched online for answers to, is explained here. The red eye problem might be able to be explained fairly simply too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) . Edited January 6, 2023 by Wildcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I've heard it *can* be associated with Rage Syndrome sometimes seen in spaniel (and other) breeds, but it can also just be an adrenaline rush trait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 This is not untypical based on what I have read. It happens with excitement. My yellow lab has this happen when she is excited and happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Thank you so much for all of your replies, I feel reassured that it is normal thank you :001_smile::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I'd take the dog to the vet, were I you. I was thinking a priest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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