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Dog Eye Problems and Dog Eye Care
Dog eye problems are perhaps one of the most common problems we dog owners have to deal with one time or another.
During the lifespan of our dog, it is likely that she will get dirt, debris, or hair into her beautiful eyes. Or worse still, her eye(s) may suffer injury due to, say, a
fight with the nextdoor neighbor's cat. She may also develop other eye diseases as she grows old. It is important, therefore, to have an idea of how to cope with these
situations before serious damage occurs to the dog's eyes.
Common Dog Eye ProblemsCommon dog eye problems come in the following forms: Corneal Ulcers Trauma such as a cat scratch can ulcerate the cornea. Sometimes the injury is very small and difficult to detect, but you may realize that your dog is always "squinting". If you know that your dog has had a cat fight, and that he continues to squint, take him to a veterinarian to have his eyes checked. Care has to be taken to ensure that the cornea do not ulcerate further, and that bacteria do not infect the wound. Dog Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca) Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS), commonly known as canine dry eye, is a condition in which there is insufficient tear production in the dog's eye(s). Visit our page on Dry Eye in Dogs for more information. Cherry Eye in Dogs Canine cherry eye is medically known as "nictitans gland prolapse", or prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. It is an eye condition in which the gland of the third eyelid comes out of its normal position and becomes red and swollen, making it looks like a cherry - thus the name cherry eye. Visit our page on Cherry Eye in Dogs for more information. Dog Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) Dog pink eye (dog conjunctivitis) refers generally to the inflammation of the mucuous membranes and soft tissues surrounding the dog's eye. Visit our page on Dog Pink Eye for more information. Dog Glaucoma Dog glaucoma results when there is too much inner eye pressure and is rather common in dogs. Visit our page on Dog Glaucoma for more information. Dog Cataracts Just like people, dogs get cataracts as they age. Cataracts cloud the lens and block the passage of light into the eye. Visit our page on Dog Cataracts for more information on this dog eye problem. Sometimes, eye diseases may also be secondary to other health problems, such as distemper, diabetes (may cause cataracts), or sinus and upper respiratory problems (may cause excessive tearing). It is therefore important to watch your dog carefully and see if he is actually suffering from other health problems.
Dog Eye Care
While we have no control over our dog's aging process and getting cataracts on its way, we can at least prevent injury from occuring to our dog. Here are a few things we
can do:
Natural Herbal Dog Eye RemediesHerbs can be used both topically and internally to treat dog eye problems. For more information, please visit our page on Herbal Dog Eye Drops and Remedies.Related Topics Dry Eye in Dogs Cherry Eye in Dogs Dog Pink Eye Dog Glaucoma Dog Cataracts Dog Eye Discharge Herbal Dog Eye Drops and Remedies References R. Kidd, Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care (Storey Publishing, 2000). Pitcairn and Pitcairn, Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats (Rodale, 2005). M.L. Wulff-Tilford and G.L. Tilford, Herbs for Pets (Bowtie Press, 1999). TOP OF Dog Eye Problems |
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