Vet urges dog owners to never ignore four things as it could have serious consequences
A vet named Cat has urged all dog owners to look out for four different signs that your dog is having health issues, as ignoring these could lead to serious health problems
A vet has urged all dog owners to look out for four serious signs that something might be wrong with your pup, as it could lead to serious consequences if left untreated.
As pet owners, all we want is to keep our pets happy and healthy. However, this often means always being on the lookout for any unusual signs in your dog that might mean that something is wrong - as they can't express their thoughts directly too us. For some dogs, a common problem they might experience in their lifetime is having issues with their eyes. Luckily, there are signs of these problems that makes catching any issues early a lot more easy.
To help, a UK based vet named Cat has taken to TikTok, where she has over 323,300 followers, to share the four signs you should always look out for in your dog, as catching signs early could mean saving your dog's vision.
"Here are four signs you must never ignore when it comes to your dog's eyes," she said at the start of the video.
1. Winking or squinting
For the first point, Cat said that you should start paying more attention to your dog if they start squinting or winking at you.
"This could be anything from a simple conjunctivitis, to something stuck in their eye, to them having a problem with controlling how much light is getting into their eyes," she explained.
She went on to say: "So if your dog starts to wink at you, they need to go see your vet."
2. Red or bloodshot eyes
Again, this can be something simple like a mild irritation, but it's potentially a sign of something much more serious, like a glaucoma, or inflammation internally in the eyeball.
Glaucoma in dogs is a painful condition caused by increased pressure inside the eye due to improper fluid drainage, which can lead to permanent vision loss and blindness if not treated quickly.
Symptoms include eye pain (squinting, pawing at the eye), redness, a cloudy or bluish eye, and a widened or bulging appearance.
3. Unusual discharge
"Number three is any unusual discharge," Cat said, explaining that this could mean anything from excessive tear production, to sticky, mucousy, or crusting discharge around the eyes.
She went on to say that there are several things this could be, as it all depends on the kind of discharge around the eye.
It could once again be anything from a simple irritation, to corneal ulcers, which can get really serious, or even dry eye conditions where the eye is no longer producing enough natural lubrication.
4. Cloudy or bluish haze in the eyes
For the fourth point, she went on to tell dog owners to look out for any cloudiness or a blue haze when you look your dog in the eyes.
"This can be a normal aging change for dogs, but it can also potentially be something much more serious and sight threatening, like cataracts or glaucoma," Cat explained.
She went on to say that the only way to figure out what it is is by taking your dog for a check up at the vet.