Dogs have a unique anatomy of their eyes. They have up to 6 eyelids with each eye having 3. These are the upper eyelid, the lower lid and the third eyelid which we seldom see. Otherwise known as nictitating membranes, the dog’s third eyelids normally lie beneath the lower lids. Both the upper and lower eyelids function very much like human’s. The third eyelids act like an … [Read more...]

Glaucoma in dogs is a health condition characterized by pressure that is placed on the eye which causes the latter to suffer from inadequate fluid drainage. When the condition reaches a chronic state or it continues without any treatment, the dog can experience blindness as a result of the permanent damage on his optic nerve. Dog breeds known to be genetically predisposed … [Read more...]

Conjunctivitis is one type of condition that can affect both dogs and cats. Otherwise known as pink eye, it is prevalent among breeds that are prone to allergies or autoimmune skin diseases. These dog breeds are more likely capable of suffering from dry eyes which may be an allergic reaction to environmental substances such as pollen. In some cases, however, an exposure to … [Read more...]