One might think in a time when highly effective and safe vaccines for canine distemper virus are widely available this debilitating disease would be eradicated in the developed world. Sadly, that is not the case. In fact, canine distemper is still rampant in some areas of the United States. As…
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Cherry Eye in Dogs – Prolapse of the Third Eyelid Gland
I find eyes fascinating. They’re beautiful. They have so many unique structures. One of these structures is the nictitating membrane or third eyelid. Occasionally in dogs and cats, the gland associated with this membrane prolapses or slips out of place – a condition commonly known as cherry eye. This week…
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Red Eyes in Dogs & Cats – Never Ignore Them!
Eyes are beautiful! The many potential colors of the iris simply make them truly stunning to admire. However, there is one color no one wants to see associated with the eyes – red! In this week’s post, I share some information about red eyes in dogs and cats. Happy ready!…