Search Results
173 results for “dog conjunctivitis”
Why Are a Dog’s Eyes Red and Swollen?
In the process of raising a dog, even the most careful owner cannot avoid the dog developing small problems; a common eye symptom is red and swollen eyes, found in many dogs.
Why Do a Dog’s Eyes Turn Blue?
A dog's eyes turn blue due to infectious hepatitis, and timely treatment is needed. When puppies have hepatitis, a blue membrane forms over the eyes; this disease is called blue eye disease. Canine infectious hepatitis is an acute infectious disease caused by canine adenovirus.
What to Do When Your Dog Has Bloodshot Eyes
When a dog's eyes appear bloodshot, it is likely caused by conjunctivitis, internal organ disease, viral infection, etc. So what should you do for a dog with conjunctivitis? It is recommended to use pet anti-inflammatory eye drops for a period. Eye swelling from viral infections like distemper should generally be tested with an infectious disease detector, then treated systemically. Internal diseases like kidney disease and pyometra need professional diagnosis before symptomatic treatment.
Understanding Why Your Dog Produces Excessive Eye Discharge
When inflammation occurs in a dog's eyeball or around the eye, tears or eye discharge will appear. The dog may blink frequently, lash growth can become abnormal, and dogs whose eyes are irritated will show the same symptoms.
Do Dogs Cry Because They Are Sad?
Many have seen dogs shed tears and think the dog cries from moved or reluctant feelings. Do dogs really use tears to show emotion like humans?
Why Does My Dog’s Eye Have a Cloudy Film?
A cloudy film over a dog's eye points to conjunctivitis, keratitis, glaucoma, or cataracts. Each has distinct signs - from discharge and redness to a hardening 'stone-like' eye or failing vision - so diagnosis by symptom is key.
Causes and Treatment of Tear Stains in Cats and Dogs
Some owners excitedly raise a 'Snow White' or 'Prince Charming', only to see it ruined by two lines of tear stains! Where is the viral pet we were promised?
Can Mosquito Repellent Poison Your Dog?
DEET, the most common repellent, is toxic to dogs through skin, eyes, and lungs. Higher concentration means greater danger. Choose pet-safe labeled products.
Distemper in Dogs: Aftermath Symptoms and Treatment
After a dog is infected with the virus, it easily develops distemper, a highly contagious disease. Early signs include fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, diarrhea, colds, runny nose, and sneezing; in mid-to-late stages temperature rises, discharge from nose and eyes thickens, and coughing begins; later the dog weakens, with limb spasms, vomiting, and diarrhea, sometimes leading to death. Some dogs that survive with treatment still develop various aftermaths.
Rabbit Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is a serious, contagious rabbit eye disease; untreated it can blind. It's often from pasteurella in dirty, damp housing. This article covers causes, the incubation period, and prevention/treatment.