Despite its sometimes angry-red appearance, cherry eye is not painful for dogs.
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Doggy Sunglasses: Does Your Pup Need Eye Protection?
There are specific circumstances where dogs may indeed benefit from wearing doggy sunglasses or goggles. Here’s what you need to know.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA): A Cause of Blindness in Dogs
If your pet is having trouble navigating or keeps bumping into things, PRA might be a possible cause.
Here’s Why You’re Finding Mucus Around Your Dog’s Eyes
Eye mucus is common in dogs — however, excessive discharge (especially when it’s yellow or yellow-green) is a sign of trouble.
What You Need to Know About Cataracts in Dogs
Surgery is the gold-standard treatment for cataracts in dogs, but other promising technologies are on the horizon.
Ectropion in Dogs and Treatment: What You Need to Know
Ectropion in dogs — where their eyelids droop or roll away from the eye — may require surgery, but it depends on the severity of the condition.
Entropion in Dogs and Surgery: What You Need to Know
Entropion in dogs often requires surgery performed by a skilled veterinary surgeon. Learn more about this eye condition in our expert guide.
Do Dogs See in Color? (And Other Canine Eyesight Questions.)
When it comes to who has better night vision, dogs win out over humans. This is because their sight favors rods more than cones in the retinas of their eyes.
How Our Pets Benefit From the Expertise of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
With the successful treatment of so many eye disorders these days, our pets are lucky to have these veterinary specialists.
5 Warning Signs of a Pet Eye Emergency
If your cat or dog’s eye looks painful and abnormal, it could be a pet eye emergency — seek veterinary care right away.
