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Canine and Feline Otitis Media and Interna
Otitis media and interna are inflammation of the middle and inner ear, usually arising when severe outer-ear infection spreads inward. Left untreated, inner-ear disease can damage balance and facial nerves and, in the worst case, progress to meningitis.
Canine and Feline Otitis Externa
Otitis externa is inflammation of the outer ear canal, commonly triggered by ear mites, foreign material, or improper cleaning that lets bacteria or fungi take hold. Treatment means cleaning the canal and tackling the underlying cause, with surgery reserved for chronic, end-stage cases.
Canine and Feline Ear Laceration
An ear laceration is a torn wound of the ear flap, usually from fighting, rough play, or prolonged squeezing and friction. Treatment depends on depth — from simple skin closure to separate repair of cartilage and skin — and an Elizabethan collar protects the healing wound.
Canine and Feline Globe Prolapse (Eye Protrusion)
Globe prolapse occurs when the eye is forced out of the socket, most often from fighting or blunt trauma and especially in short-nosed breeds. Prompt replacement offers the best chance of saving the eye; badly damaged or infected globes may require surgical removal.
Canine and Feline Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (Epiphora)
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction blocks normal tear drainage in dogs and cats, causing chronic epiphora (tear overflow) and facial staining. Congenital duct atresia usually needs surgical correction, while acquired obstruction from conjunctivitis or injury is managed by treating the underlying cause.
Anterior Uveitis (Iridocyclitis) in Dogs and Cats
Anterior uveitis is inflammation of the iris and ciliary body in dogs and cats, causing pain, redness, and light sensitivity. It may arise from eye trauma, infection, or disease elsewhere in the body and requires prompt treatment to protect vision.
Optic Neuritis in Dogs and Cats
Optic neuritis is an inflammatory condition of the optic nerve that can cause sudden, often bilateral blindness in dogs and cats. The underlying cause is frequently unknown but may follow ocular trauma or infection, and prompt veterinary care is needed to protect vision.
Canine and Feline Cherry Eye (Third Eyelid Gland Prolapse): Symptoms, Treatment, and Care
Cherry eye is the prolapse of the third eyelid gland in dogs and cats, appearing as a pink mass at the inner corner of the eye. Mild inflammatory cases settle with drops, but surgery is often needed to replace the gland.
Canine and Feline Hordeolum (Stye) and Chalazion: Symptoms, Treatment, and Care
A hordeolum (stye) or chalazion is a localized infection or blockage of the eyelid glands in dogs and cats, usually from Staphylococcus. Small ones settle with warm compresses; large or persistent ones may need drainage or surgery.
Eyelash Abnormalities in Dogs (Distichiasis, Ectopic Cilia): Symptoms, Treatment, and Care
Eyelash abnormalities in dogs—distichiasis, ectopic cilia, and trichiasis—occur when lashes grow in the wrong place or direction, irritating the cornea. Cats lack eyelashes, so this is a dog-only problem, often needing surgical correction.