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Dog Eyes & Cat Eyes, Problems, Eye Care, Eye Maintenance

Pets see movement so well, they may see television as flickering images rather than the continuous image we see. They also see more shades of gray than we do and have a much wider field of view. But pets are not immune from eye problems and dogs are at risk for glaucoma, dry eye, and red eye. Remember that sudden changes in your pet’s eyes need immediate medical attention.

Vision in animals: what do your pets see?
Eye Problems In Dogs: Instilling Eye Medications
Eye Problems In Cats: Instilling Eye Medications
Eye vocabulary chart

Diseases:
Glaucoma, what it is and how to treat it
Red eye due to corneal irritation or corneal ulcer
Dry eye in dogs (KCS)
Ocular emergencies

List of eye medications and supplements

The articles here were answered by a variety of pharmacists and veterinarians

Date	Category	Topic
02/20/08	Antibiotics/Anti-Infectives	ELEVATED LIVER ENZYMES
02/19/08	Antibiotics/Anti-Infectives	ANTIBIOTICS AND LIVER ENZYMES
02/19/08	Allergy	POSSIBLE FOOD ALLERGY
02/15/08	Other	EYE PROBLEMS/ EARS
02/10/08	Grooming	BROWN STUFF UNDER EYES
02/08/08	Eye Care	EYES SUNK IN
02/05/08	Eye Care	DRY EYE
02/05/08	Urinary Tract/Kidneys	MY 16 YEAR OLD LHASA APSO
02/04/08	Urinary Tract/Kidneys	URINALYISIS RESULTS
02/03/08	Other	HELP FOR WILLOW
01/31/08	Eye Care	EYE PROBLEM
01/27/08	Other	FELINE AIDS
01/22/08	Cough	DOGS GET COLDS?
01/22/08	Cough	DOGS GET COLDS?
01/18/08	Eye Care	RUNNY EYES
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Dog & Cat Eye Facts:

Good nutrition improves eyesight.

Visual problems are inherited.

Pets see yellows and blues, but not reds. They are dichromatic whereas humans are trichromatic and see 3 colors: red, blue and yellow.

This information is for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. The information is NOT to be used for diagnosis or treatment of your pet. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.

The information about medications is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, allergic reactions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for your pet. It is not a substitute for a veterinary exam, and it does not replace the need for services provided by your veterinarian.

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