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Canine and Feline Conjunctivitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva in dogs and cats from irritation, infection, allergy, or nearby disease, causing redness, discharge, and light sensitivity. Treatment controls infection and soothes the eye.
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.
Canine and Feline Blepharitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelid margin in dogs and cats, usually from bacterial or fungal infection of overactive glands, causing redness, crusting, and often conjunctivitis. It is treated by cleaning the lid and controlling infection.
Canine and Feline Ectropion: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Ectropion is the outward turning of the eyelid—usually the lower lid in dogs—leaving the eye exposed and prone to conjunctivitis and keratitis. Mild cases need eye care; severe cases need surgical correction.
Canine and Feline Entropion: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Entropion is the inward rolling of the eyelid edge in dogs and cats, making lashes scrape the cornea and cause tearing, conjunctivitis, and ulcers. It is often surgical, especially in breeds like Shar-Pei and Chow Chow.
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.
Canine and Feline Dermatitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin in dogs and cats from parasites, allergy, infection, or trauma, causing itch, swelling, and crusting. Treatment removes the cause and controls inflammation locally and systemically.
Canine and Feline Eczema (Moist Dermatitis): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Eczema is a superficial skin inflammation in dogs and cats driven by allergy and weak skin defense, producing redness, vesicles, hair loss, and crusting. It is managed by relieving itch, calming inflammation, and keeping the environment clean.
Canine Pyoderma: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pyoderma is a bacterial skin infection in dogs, usually from Staphylococcus or Streptococcus, most often secondary to another skin problem. It causes pustules, crusting, and hair loss, and is treated with culture-guided antibiotics plus skin care.