Eye Care (7)
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Pet Vision vs. People Vision: Who Sees More?
By Dr. Donna Spector, Mar 25, 2013Do you ever wonder how much your pet sees, or if they see the same things with the same detail that you do? Although it seems like a relatively simple question, the answer is quite complex. When… Full Article ›
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Veterinary Ophthalmologists Donate Exams for Service Animals
By Dr. Marty Becker, Mar 8, 2013While a dog would surely choose smell over vision if forced to have one or the other, those dogs who serve us need to see to do their jobs. That’s obviously true of dogs who assist the visually… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Canine Glaucoma
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Oct 17, 2012Sadie is an 8-year-old female Cocker Spaniel who recently started bumping into furniture. Her owner also noticed that Sadie’s right eye looked cloudy and red, and she was blinking more than… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With . . . Whiskers?
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Jun 25, 2012Although cats and dogs clearly relish cleaning morsels of food off their whiskers, the long hairs have other purposes, from sensing things close to their face to communication. How Are Whiskers… Full Article ›
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What Do My Dog’s Eyes Say About His Health?
By Denise Maher, Apr 17, 2012Your dog can’t exactly tell you where it hurts, but observant owners can still get clued in to a pet’s possible health problems — by looking closer. The eyes are a great source… Full Article ›
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Why Do My Cat's... Eyes Glow in the Dark?
By Arden Moore, Apr 27, 2012Your indoor tabby may look tame during the day, but his eyes may cast an eerie golden or ghoulish green glow at night. What’s happening? For answers, we contacted two of the… Full Article ›
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My Pet Has Red and Irritated Eyes. What's Going On?
Sep 16, 2011This easy-to-spy problem is common in both cats and dogs and can be caused by an injury, an irritation or even a disease. Regardless of the cause, your pet’s eye may look roughly the same: Some… Full Article ›