Dog Eye Care

Can dogs get pink eye from humans? The short answer is yes, they can. If you’ve ever had pink eye, you know how uncomfortable it is. Your eyes itch and burn from the grittiness that feels like sand in your eye. You know it’s contagious because everybody tells you it is. There’s actually some stigma …

Dogs have eyes like their human counterparts. They can get dry, itchy, infected, injured, and teary for all kinds of reasons. Of course, anything that relates to your dog’s eyes should be investigated. Mild eye irritations can be diagnosed and treated by your veterinarian. The key is to find out what’s wrong and give your …

Pannus, also called chronic superficial keratitis (CSK) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the cornea. Although all breeds can be affected, you’re more likely to see it in middle-aged German Shepherds, Belgian Tervurens, and Border Collies. This condition is a progressive disease that, if left untreated, can cause severe damage to the eye. …

Tears are designed to lubricate the eyeball. They provide oxygen to the cornea and help to keep debris and foreign particles out of the eye. The gunk that you normally see in your dog’s eye is usually just an accumulation of natural oils, mucus, dead cells, etc. You might notice it first thing in the …

Your dog may have been prescribed tacrolimus or cyclosporine to treat an eye condition. Any medication comes with the risk of side-effects. When a veterinarian makes the decision to prescribe something for your pet, they take into account the risks vs benefits. Veterinarians tend to prescribe cyclosporine first because of the inherent benefits. Rather than …

SARDS in dogs is a scary diagnosis, but dogs are amazingly adaptive creatures. They live in the here and now and learn how to navigate their world no matter what life brings their way. SARDS in dogs is a rare disease that causes sudden blindness. Known as Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration, this disease remains somewhat …

Sometimes it’s obvious that your dog needs emergency eye care. Injuries and obvious eye issues (redness, swelling, etc.) will prompt pet owners to contact a veterinarian. It’s scary when your dog’s vision is at stake, but it should be reassuring to know that there are professionals who can help. A veterinary ophthalmologist specializes in pet’s …

Cataract surgery costs for dogs can be upwards of $3500 to $4500, depending on the veterinarian hospital. If your dog has any underlying disease or complications, the surgery could cost more.  Keep reading to for tips on how to get a better price. It’s frustrating and stressful to hit a financial wall when all you …

Glaucoma in dogs is a painful condition caused by increased pressure (intraocular pressure – IOP) inside the eye. To best understand glaucoma in dogs, you really need to know more about your dog’s eye anatomy. Don’t worry. I won’t bore you to tears (pun intended). There are 3 categories of canine glaucoma including primary, secondary …

Horner’s syndrome in dogs is alarming to see because it mimics the signs of a stroke or seizure. In reality, Horner’s Syndrome is a common neurological disorder of the eye.  It happens suddenly and includes a droopy eyelid (affected side), constricted pupil, and an eye socket that looks sunken. You might also notice head tilting, …