The treatment of Canine Eye Infections varies according to the diagnosis but some canine eye infections such as conjunctivitis can be easily cured with prompt treatment with antibiotics.
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 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.
