Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is an acute tick-borne disease seen in dogs across the US with symptoms ranging in severity from mild to potentially life-threatening. Today our Greensboro vets share some of the symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in dogs, as well as the available treatments for this condition.
Tick-borne diseases pose a serious health risk for people, pets and farm animals across the US. Spread by the black-legged deer tick, Anaplasmosis is one such disease. Today our Greensboro vets share the symptoms of Anaplasmosis in dogs and how this potentially serious condition is treated.
Blepharitis (eye inflammation) in dogs can cause your pooch intense discomfort, itchiness, and other symptoms. Our Greensboro ophthalmologist explains the types, symptoms, causes, diagnostic methods and treatment options for this condition.
Our Greensboro vets know that pet parents work hard to protect and care for their pets, nonetheless eye injuries can happen. In today's post we share some of the most common types of eye injuries in dogs as well as the causes, symptoms, and what you should do if your dog has an eye injury.
If your cat's eyes are looking sore and inflamed you may be tempted to use Neosporin as a way to fight an eye infection, but using Neosporin on your cat's eyes could lead to some serious consequences. It's never a good idea to use medications designed for human use, on cats without first consulting your veterinarian.
Ectropion is the name for the condition that provides some dog breeds with the sad droopy lower eyelids many pet owners adore. That said, if your dog has ectropion it can make them more susceptible to a number of painful eye conditions. Today our Greensboro vets explain more about the complications of ectropion in dogs.
While fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) is most often related to pneumonia in dogs, this can also occur due to other conditions. Today, our Greensboro internal medicine vet explains causes, symptoms and treatments for fluid in the lungs in dogs.
Glaucoma is a painful condition caused by pressure within your pet's eye which can occur due to a number of underlying conditions. Our board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist explains a few of the reasons why glaucoma can occur in your dog, and how primary and secondary glaucoma can be treated.
The cause of your cat's eye infection will determine the treatment prescribed by your vet. The causes of eye infections in cats include bacterial or viral infections, injuries, or underlying health conditions. Today our Greensboro Veterinary Ophthalmologist shares some of the treatments for eye infections in cats.
Glaucoma can strike your cat suddenly and quickly lead to blindness if left untreated. Our Greensboro veterinary ophthamologist explains more about this painful condition and the treatments available if your cat is diagnosed with glaucoma.