by Paws Team | Feb 22, 2024 | Dogs, Eye Health
Seeing red with 'Cherry Eye' What is it? ‘Cherry Eye’ is another term for the prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. This gland, known as the nictitating membrane, is responsible for producing tears in the eye. Normally it is tucked down behind the...
by Paws Team | Feb 20, 2024 | Dogs, Eye Health
The Problem With Pannus What is Pannus? Pannus, otherwise known as chronic superficial keratitis, is a condition in which a film of inflammatory tissue grows over the surface of the eye. This tissue typically darkens over time. What causes Pannus? Both genetic and...
by Paws Team | Feb 15, 2024 | Dogs, Eye Health
SARDS = Sudden Vision Loss What is SARDS? SARDS stands for Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome. This is a disease in which the retina suddenly and irreversibly degenerates. The retina is located at the back of the eye and is responsible for absorbing light...
by Paws Team | Feb 13, 2024 | Cats, Dogs, Eye Health
Seeing Clearly Through Lens Dislocation What is it? The lens is a transparent structure that sits in the middle of the eye, it is responsible for focusing light onto the back of the eye. It is held in place by fine ligaments. Lens dislocation occurs when these fine...
by Paws Team | Feb 8, 2024 | Cats, Eye Health
A Look At Cats and Blood Pressure Blindness What causes High Blood Pressure Blindness in Cats? High Blood Pressure Blindness in cats is caused by hypertension (high blood pressure). High blood pressure can have many causes, such as kidney disease and thyroid disease....
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