Feline conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the pink tissue surrounding the eyes of cats. Signs of feline conjunctivitis include redness, swelling, tearing , and squinting of the eyes. https://www.dvm360.com/view/feline-conjunctivitis-a-cat-is-not-a-small-dog- Though feline conjunctivitis can accompany other eye diseases, conjunctivitis in cats is often caused by an infectious agent. These agents include bacteria and virus: Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Bordetella, […]
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It is important to keep your pet’s eyes clean and face well-groomed for eye health. Overgrown hair not only obstructs an owner’s view of the pet’s eyes (you may miss an eye problem if you cannnot see the eyes) but also carries bacteria and dirt, increasing the risk of infection. Overgrown hair also can be […]
Care of a visually impaired pet may at first seem over-whelming, but with a little information and with a little time, most find that they and their pets accommodate well. Keep in mind that pets have an acuity of senses other than vision that we do not have and may not appreciate (ie: smell, taste, […]
Animal Eye Doctors is an established provider of pet eye care in the Fort Myers/ Naples, Florida area since 2007. What is an animal eye clinic? How is this different from a general veterinary practice? To begin with, board-certified or board-eligible veterinarians make up veterinary ophthalmic specialty practices. Board-certified doctors are diplomates of a specialty […]
The board certified ophthalmologists at Animal Eye Doctors pet eye clinic in Southwest Florida provide OFA certification eye exams. OFA Eye Certification examinations are screening exams performed by board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists. The OFA Companion Animal Eye Registry (CAER) provides breeders with information regarding canine eye diseases so that they may make informed breeding decisions […]
Help! My pet has lost vision! Information from Animal Eye Doctors serving Fort Myers and Naples to help you and your pet. Visual impairment may be caused by conditions affecting different parts of the eye. Cornea: The cornea is the “windshield” of the eye. Conditions that disrupt corneal tissue can affect clarity […]
When should one seek advice from a pet ophthalmologist? What are the warning signs of a pet eye emergency? Eye problems in pets are serious and should never be ignored. Unfortunately, many pet parents are not aware of the warning signs of pet eye emergencies. At Animal Eye Doctors, we always advise bringing your pet […]
There may be a time that you need the services of a dog ophthalmologist in southwest Florida. Just like people, dogs can suffer from a wide range of eye-related problems. From eye injuries and infections to glaucoma, cataracts and corneal ulcers, there are many issues that could damage your companions vision and even have a […]
