Caring For The Health Of Dog's Eyes
Dogs are one of the most valued companions to human beings, and for a variety of reasons. They are smart, loyal, and they can show love and trust just as people can do. Pet owners want the best for the pets and that includes keeping their pets healthy by trying to prevent diseases and illnesses and treating them when they occur. Unfortunately eye infections are fairly common in pets.
Dogs usually have very sharp eyesight. Their vision is many times sharper than that of humans. In fact, a sharp eye sight and sharp hearing capacity are a must for police and security dogs. Dogs eyes tend to become weaker and they lose their sharp vision due to various factors.
Conjunctivitis - a bacterial infection which affects the thin membrane covering the front of the eye called the conjunctiva.. This is an eye related health problem for dogs that is indicated by massive redness, increased blood, and swelling of the eye. Causes of infections include various bacteria, viruses like the Herpes virus, foreign material or irritants in the eye and even Lyme disease. Before you get a dog, research its breed to see if they are more prone to eye infections.
There are a number of diseases and conditions which can affect your dog's eyes - the main being cataracts. Dogs contract diseases like cataract due to aging. They contract this disease if they have spent most of their time in sun. They also contract such diseases as a hereditary disease. Nowadays, cataract removable is available with the veterinarians.
Cherry Eye is another one of the more common eye health problems found in dogs. It can be caused by any of a variety of things, including a certain species of bacteria or parasite, or even a breed of fungus. Young dogs are at the highest risk of all.
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is the technical term for a condition also known as 'dry eye'. Inadequate tear production is the cause. This may be due to injuries to the tear glands, such as infections or trauma. The nerves of these glands may also become damaged. Eye infections and reactions to drugs such as sulfonamides can impair the nerves and/or the glands.
If you think your pet has an eye infection, you should get them examined at the veterinary for a test, treatment, and to prevent permanent damage from occurring.