Dry Eye in Dogs
Dry Eye occurs in dogs when tear production in the eye is insufficient. Natural tears have many important functions including to lubricate and cleanse the eye. Without tears, the eye becomes very dry and uncomfortable or painful, and the eye is more at risk of damage and infections. Ultimately it can lead to blindness.
The cause of Dry Eye is usually destruction of the glands of the eye that produce tears by the dog’s own immune system. Damage to tear glands is irreversible, and without treatment eventually they are completely destroyed.
Important signs that may indicate your dog has Dry Eye include:
Try This: Hold your own eye open for one minute without blinking. The dry, irritated sting you experience is what a dog with Dry Eye feels all day, every day, and blinking only increases their discomfort and pain.
Dry Eye is quite common. Studies have shown up to 1 in 22 dogs are affected. All breeds can suffer from the condition, but some are more prone. These breeds include Cavalier King Charles spaniels, West Highland White terriers, Shih Tzus, Cocker Spaniels, Pekingese, Yorkshire terriers, Pugs and Bulldogs.
Early diagnosis is essential to maintain a healthy eye. A quick and simple tear production test, called a Schirmer Tear Test (STT), will diagnose the condition. No sedation is required for the majority of dogs and the results are available immediately. Based on these results and the condition of your dog’s eye, Animal Doctors can tailor a treatment plan for your special friend.
It is so important to diagnose and treat Dry Eye in the early stages, Animal Doctors are offering, for a limited time, to test your dog’s tear production for free. Any veterinary consult in May will include a Complimentary Schirmer Tear Test and Tailored Treatment Plan for dogs found to be suffering from Dry Eye.
Eyes are irreplaceable. Make sure your loved one is not at risk.
Please contact us at Animal Doctors for further information.
The cause of Dry Eye is usually destruction of the glands of the eye that produce tears by the dog’s own immune system. Damage to tear glands is irreversible, and without treatment eventually they are completely destroyed. Important signs that may indicate your dog has Dry Eye include:
- Red and inflamed eyes
- Discharge from eyes
- Dry or Cloudy eyes
- Excessive blinking or rubbing at eyes
- Frequent Eye Infections or Corneal Ulcers
Try This: Hold your own eye open for one minute without blinking. The dry, irritated sting you experience is what a dog with Dry Eye feels all day, every day, and blinking only increases their discomfort and pain.
Dry Eye is quite common. Studies have shown up to 1 in 22 dogs are affected. All breeds can suffer from the condition, but some are more prone. These breeds include Cavalier King Charles spaniels, West Highland White terriers, Shih Tzus, Cocker Spaniels, Pekingese, Yorkshire terriers, Pugs and Bulldogs.
Early diagnosis is essential to maintain a healthy eye. A quick and simple tear production test, called a Schirmer Tear Test (STT), will diagnose the condition. No sedation is required for the majority of dogs and the results are available immediately. Based on these results and the condition of your dog’s eye, Animal Doctors can tailor a treatment plan for your special friend.
It is so important to diagnose and treat Dry Eye in the early stages, Animal Doctors are offering, for a limited time, to test your dog’s tear production for free. Any veterinary consult in May will include a Complimentary Schirmer Tear Test and Tailored Treatment Plan for dogs found to be suffering from Dry Eye.
Eyes are irreplaceable. Make sure your loved one is not at risk.
Please contact us at Animal Doctors for further information.
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