If a penetrating eye injury is noted or suspected:

- Place muzzle if practical before examining the eye
- Do NOT attempt to bandage or cover the eye. Make every effort to prevent MWD from scratching at the eye. Consider sedation as outlined in section 10.
- If possible, gently rinse the eye with clean water
- Ensure that oral or IV/IM antibiotics are given as outlined below.

NOTE: Ketamine can cause nystagmus and increased intraocular pressure in a MWD. Therefore consider alternative sedatives/analgesics in MWDs with penetrating eye traumas unless other alternatives do not exist or are ineffective.