Dry Eye Syndrome in Cats
Dry eyes can cause cats a lot of discomfort and, left untreated, lead to more serious eye health issues. In this post, our South Florida vets discuss the causes, signs, and treatment of dry eye syndrome in cats.
Entropion in Dogs
Entropion in dogs is an eye condition in which their eyelid rolls inward, leading to irritation and pain. In this post, our South Florida veterinarians explain entropion, the symptoms, and the often necessary entropion surgery for dogs.
Eye Drops for Dogs
If your dog demonstrating eye irritation or allergies, you might be tempted use your own eye drops on them. Our South Florida vet team teaches some basic information on eye infections in dogs and why you shouldn't use human eye drops on them.
Ectropion in Dogs: Signs & Treatment
Some dog breeds tend to have droopy lower eyelids, which many pet owners adore. The more severe cases, called ectropion, can make your dog more vulnerable to a variety of painful eye conditions. Our South Florida veterinarians discuss the complications of ectropion in dogs today.
Conjunctivitis In Dogs
Conjunctivitis is an itchy eye condition that can cause irreversible damage to your pup's eyes if left untreated. Our South Florida vets share some of the causes, symptoms and treatments for this relatively common eye disease in dogs.
Eye Discharge In Dogs
Eye discharge is a common problem for some dogs. It could just be normal eye discharge or it could be a sign of something more serious, from infection to glaucoma to allergies. Our South Florida vets are here to explain the types of discharge and the reasons behind them.
Eye infections in Kittens
Kittens often develop eye infections when they are between 8 and 14 days old. In this timeframe, their eyes are starting to open. While there a few potential causes for eye infections in kittens, our veterinary ophthalmologists in South Florida diagnose them most in homeless or barn cats.
Eyelid Surgery for Your Pet
Sometimes, our pets can inherit or develop eyelid abnormalities that should be corrected with surgery. In this post, our South Florida vets will discuss common types of veterinary eyelid issues, symptoms, cat and dog eyelid surgery procedures and more.
Feline Corneal Sequestrum: What It Is & How It's Treated
A corneal sequestrum in your cat's eye can leave your cat at risk of losing their vision if not treated. Our South Florida vets define feline corneal sequestrum and discuss treatment options, recovery and prognosis in this post.
Cataract Surgery for Dogs
Cataracts are a relatively common eye condition in dogs. While they can lead to blurred vision and eventual blindness, surgery can help to restore sight in many cases. Here, our South Florida vets discuss cataract surgery for dogs, and what you can expect if your dog has cataract surgery.