Labrador retrievers are friendly and loyal, but like many purebred dogs, they can develop genetic or inherited conditions. Genetic eye conditions in Labs can adversely affect vision or cause chronic discomfort. Lab owners should learn to recognize common eye disease signs and understand how to handle a suspected eye disorder. The Veterinary Vision Center team [...]
Seeing your pet's eyes turn yellow can be alarming. This yellowing, called jaundice or icterus, occurs from excess bilirubin, a pigment associated with the oxygen-carrying molecule in red blood cells. Bilirubin that builds up in the blood can accumulate in tissues and appear as yellow discoloration in the whites of the eyes, skin, and mucous [...]
The bulldog’s distinctive wrinkled face attracts many pet owners, but their unique anatomy makes them susceptible to various health issues, including certain genetic eye conditions that can affect their vision and overall quality of life. Our Veterinary Vision Center team explains what you need to know about genetic eye conditions in bulldogs. Distichiasis in bulldogs [...]
The snow leopard (i.e., Panthera uncia) is a threatened species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List and Appendix I by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. The snow leopard population in North American zoos has been in decline since 2015, and The Association [...]
Sheep and goats use their vision to navigate their surroundings, forage for food, and interact with their environments, but certain ocular conditions can impact their sight and affect their overall quality of life. Our Veterinary Vision Center team is committed to preserving sight in all species, and we explain some ocular conditions that can affect [...]
Ear infections are common in pets, and when the middle ear is affected, the infection can lead to complications beyond the ear. In some cases, otitis media (i.e., middle ear inflammation) causes ocular conditions. Our Veterinary Vision Center team treats all manner of pet eye conditions, and we provide information about ocular conditions associated with [...]
Translational medicine bridges the gap between research discoveries and actual health applications in many disciplines, including ophthalmology. Ophthalmology research looks at diseases in animals to help us learn more about the differences and similarities across species, and how those might apply to humans. The Veterinary Vision Center team contributes to translational knowledge by treating ophthalmic [...]
German shepherds are known for their intelligence and loyalty, and their versatility to suit laid-back family life or intense working conditions. However, like all breeds, German shepherds are bred from a closed stock, which leads to the development of genetic health issues. The Veterinary Vision Center team treats this breed for an array of eye [...]
Tumors are abnormal cell collections that can form anywhere on a pet’s body, including the tissues inside, on, or around the eyes. With specialized care from a veterinary ophthalmologist, the prognosis for many pet eye tumors in pets is good, although treatment often requires surgical intervention. The Veterinary Vision Center team shares information about common [...]
Routine veterinary care is essential for optimum pet health, but pet owners must play their part by remaining vigilant and observant between veterinary visits to detect illness signs at home. Some eye conditions present with obvious physical changes, but others can exhibit more subtle or difficult-to-detect signs. Pets cannot communicate their discomfort directly, but their [...]