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Eye problems in dogs - an overview
There are many different conditions that can affect your dog’s eyes, including: injuries, infections, pressure changes, eyelash/eyelid problems, and even an illness in another part of the body e.g. diabetes.
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Food allergies in dogs
Just like people, dogs can be allergic to something in their food. This often causes skin and/or tummy problems.
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Nystagmus (flickering or twitching eye movements) in dogs | PDSA
Nystagmus is the word we use to describe flickering eye movements. In certain circumstances, flickering eye movements are normal, but your dog’s eyes should not flicker when their head is still.
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Idiopathic Epilepsy in Dogs
Idiopathic epilepsy is the most common cause of repeated seizures in dogs. It’s important to have your dog checked by your vet if they have a seizure, even if they have recovered well.
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Liver disease in dogs
Your dog's liver is a very important organ. Find out about liver disease in dogs, including symptoms and causes of liver problems and how they are treated.
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Heart problems in dogs
Heart disease is a relatively common problem in pet dogs and there are a few different types.
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Anal gland abscesses in dogs
Anal gland infections/abscesses are extremely painful and can burst through the skin if they aren’t treated quickly. Contact your vet ASAP if you think your dog has an anal gland abscess.
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Dogs in heat/Dogs coming into season
A heat (or season) is when a female dog is fertile and can become pregnant. During a heat, it’s likely that your dog will behave differently, bleed from her vulva, and become very interested in male dogs.
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Coughing in Dogs
There are many different causes of coughing in dogs – some mild and some more serious.
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Cherry eye in dogs | PDSA
‘Cherry eye’ is a condition in which the gland that produces tears in dogs pops out and sits in in the corner of the eye.
