Dog Health
Issues - Description of Canine Eye Infections
Canine Eye infections are many and varied and should be treated as
serious and a Veterinary Surgeon should be consulted but check
first to see if the problem is caused by a foreign body in the
eye.
Eye
Problem - Foreign Body
Examination of your dog may reveal that a foreign body, such as a
piece of grass, is causing the eye problem, rather than an
infection, which can be resolved by gently removing the item with
the corner of a handkerchief.
Eye
Problems
There are numerous types of canine
eye problems which include:
Cataracts - white layer across
the lens of the eye causing visual impairment
Cherry Eye - the gland of the
third eyelid comes out of its normal position and swells
Conjunctivitis - inflammation
of the tissue lining the eyelids
Glaucoma - extremely serious
condition where the pressure fluid inside the eyeball is excessively
high
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca -
Dry Eye - Inadequate tear production
Dog Health
Problems - Canine Eye Infections - When to consult a Veterinary
Surgeon
A Veterinary Surgeon should be consulted if any of the following
symptoms occur:
Dog is suffering with Eye pain
Dilated pupil
Bloodshot eye
Cloudy Pupil
Discharge
Dog Health
Information - Treatment of Canine Eye Infections
The treatment of Canine Eye Infections varies according to the
diagnosis but some canine eye infections such as conjunctivitis
can be cured with prompt treatment with antibiotics. Any eye
problems are very distressing to a dog and should be resolved as
quickly as possible.
Dog Health
Advice
We hope that the canine health information and dog health advice
has been of some assistance. But please remember that if you are
in doubt about your Dog's Health please consult your Canine Health
Specialist.
Online
Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems
The sole purpose of the Online
Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems is as a reference
manual to provide useful information to dog and puppy owners. It
is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat sick dogs or as a
substitute for obtaining professional veterinary advice. Please
remember that if you are in any doubt about your Dog's Health
please consult your Canine Veterinary Specialist immediately.
