Watch Out for “Cherry Eye” When Your Dog’s (or Cat’s) Eyes Turn Red
Anybody with children knows red or pink eyes could mean conjunctivitis. This is a common bacterial infection treated with antibiotics or OTC remedies and isolation. But swelling and redness in the eyes of your dog – or, much less frequently, your cat – may mean...
Free Eye Exams: Giving Back to Service and Working Animals in May
We all want our pets to see as well as possible because it adds to their quality of life. However, there are dogs whose eyesight, along with training and dedication, directly contributes to the quality of life of people. Service animals allow individuals with a...
Cataracts in Cats and Dogs
Cataracts, a cloudy area in the lens of the eye, commonly causes blindness in dogs (and occasionally in cats). When functioning properly, the lens is the “M&M shaped” clear structure inside of the eye that focuses light on the retina. Causes of Cataracts Similar...
Glaucoma In Dogs: The Not-So-Silent Thief Of Sight
Glaucoma, a disease of the optic nerve, causes high pressure inside the eye. In dogs, glaucoma can develop extremely quickly and cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. Dogs find this condition quite painful. There are two types of glaucoma – primary and...