Dogs suffer from many of the same eye conditions that humans do, and some of them can cause pain or blindness. This is an overview of some of the most common eye problems that are diagnosed in dogs, with links to more in-depth articles on each condition. Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is i...
Cherry eye, a condition that causes dogs to develop a red bulge in their eyes, is one of the common dog eye problems. Affected dogs may suffer from eye dryness, swelling, and pain. The reasons which cause cherry eye is not well understood, but it is thought that the cause could be fr...
Eye problems are common in veterinary clinical practice, often arising as a consequence of inherited disease, systemic illness, or trauma. Inherited ocular disorders are more common in dogs than cats. Vessels, nerves, muscles, and connective tissues associated with the eye can easily reflect ...
Boston Terrier: Cherry Eye Because of their protruding eyes, Boston Terriers are susceptible to a number of eye problems, including cherry eye. In cherry eye, a tear-producing gland "pops out" from behind the dog's third eyelid. It's called cherry eye because the gland is round and bright...
Common symptoms of dog eye problems include: Avoiding light Bulging eyes Closed eyes Cloudiness Discharge Excess tearing Redness Rubbing the eye Rubbing the face on the ground It may help to see actual photos of other dogs’ eye issues along with their ultimate diagnoses… Click here for a ...
Common ocular problems of Shih Tzu dogs In recent years the Shih Tzu has become a popular breed of dog. It has a number of serious diseases of the eye which are not being recognized by breeders, owners, and sometimes veterinarians. The purpose of this communication is to assis... RE Chr...
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Lyme disease in dogs is one of those devious health problems that can affect your dog, not to mention other species as well as Humans. It is caused by a bacterium (Borrelia burgdorferi) carried by an infectedtick,the black-legged tick, which is also known as the small deer tick. ...
The Shetland Sheepdog is between 13 and 16 inches at the shoulder and has a long, straight coat. According to theAKC, they are generally healthy dogs but are prone to thyroid disease, eye disease, hip dysplasia, and epilepsy. 2. Saint Bernard ...
It’s a disease that’s been around for so long that it affects many breeds like Labrador Retrievers andAmerican Eskimo Dogs. There are also breed-specific eye problems, likeIris Hypoplasia and Coloboma. Collies, Dachshunds, and Corgis are some of the canines that are at risk of getting it...