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American Veterinary Center
Happier & Healthier Pets |
30-
El Gezira EL Wosta Street
Zamalik , Cairo, Egypt. 11211
Tel .# 02 27376664
Mob.# 016 8877005 |
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A
healthy dog’s eyes should be clear, bright and free from dirt,
discharge and inflammation.
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Common Symptoms of
Illness
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red or inflamed eyes or inner
eyelids |
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matter ‘stuck’ on the surface or in
the corners of the eye |
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a cloudy or dull eye surface |
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the ‘third eyelid’ coming across
the eye |
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excessive tearing or unusual
discharges |
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tear-stained fur around the eyes |
Eye Tests used to
Diagnose Eye Problems
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Fluorescein stain to identify the
presence of corneal ulcers |
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Schirmer Tear Test to determine the
level of tear production |
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Ocular pressure to detect glaucoma |
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Ophthalmoscope to see in the eye
chamber
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Common Eye Conditions & Symptoms
Conjunctivitis
is an inflammation of the membrane
that covers both the inner lining of the eyelid and the white
of the eye. It may be caused by infections, allergies,
inadequate tear production or irritation.
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (DRY EYE)
occurs when the tear glands cannot
provide a dog’s eyes with enough tears. Viral diseases, drug
reactions, allergies or injuries may lead to this condition
which, if chronic, can cause loss of vision. Some breeds are
also predisposed.
Corneal Ulceration
can result when the cornea’s surface
is scratched by a foreign object or is damaged by inadequate
tear production or bacterial infection. Very painful, it
causes dogs to ‘squint’. Breeds with bulbous eyes and aging
dogs seem to be prone to this problem.
Epiphora
If your dog’s eye constantly ‘weeps’,
or if the fur around it appears ‘stained’, the normal tear
flow may be blocked.
Cataracts & Glaucoma
Dogs, just like humans, can have
these serious eye diseases. Cataracts cloud the lens inside
the eye and are the most common cause of canine blindness. A
hereditary condition in some breeds, early examination by your
veterinarian is important, as such animals should not be bred.
Glaucoma stems from too much pressure being exerted upon the
eye’s interior as a result of a decrease in the amount of
fluid draining from it.
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How to Administer Eye
Drops
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| 1. You may need to muzzle your
dog. |
| 2. Remove any discharge around
the eye with a cotton ball moistened with saline
solution. |
| 3. See the instructions on the
bottle for dosage. Shake if necessary. |
| 4. Use one hand to hold the
bottle between thumb and index and place the other under
your dog’s jaw to support the head. |
| 5. Tilt the head back and, to
prevent blinking, use your free fingers to hold the
eyelids open. |
| 6. Hold the bottle close to the
eye but DON’T touch the eye’s surface. |
| 7. Squeeze the drops on to the
eyeball, then release the head. |
| 8. Your dog will blink, spreading
the medication over the eye’s surface. |
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How to Apply Eye Ointment
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| 1. You may need to muzzle your dog. |
| 2. Remove any discharge around the
eye with a cotton ball moistened with saline solution. |
| 3. Check the instructions on the tube
for dosage. |
| 4. Gently pull back upper and lower
eyelids. |
| 5. Holding the tube
parallel to the lower eyelid, squeeze the ointment on to its
edge, about the size of a grain of rice. DON’T let the tube
touch the eye’s surface. |
| 6. Release the head. Let your dog
blink. |
| 7. Lightly massage upper and lower
eyelids together to spread the medication. |
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We understand that
your pet is a very special member of your family. |
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