Why does my senior dog have a white eye spot and vision changes?

Poor Roxy! This whiteness of her eye could be caused by a severe eye infection, injury to her eye, cataracts, or glaucoma. I would have seen by a vet immediately. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it is considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to permanent vision loss. I would take Roxy into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her now so her eye can be examined, diagnosed, and treated.

Lily could have cataracts causing this cloudy pupil, but it could also be due to an eye infection or glaucoma. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would have Lily seen by a vet immediately, who can diagnose what is causing her cloudy pupil and can discuss treatment options with you.

Hi and thanks for your request. THis presentation may be compatible with a corneal injury and it seems there is an increase tear production as well. Squinting could be a sign of discomfort. A physical examination would be essential to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat it appropriately. Medical treatment based on antibiotic and corneal damage repair gel is often used, so surgery is not the only option.

Sadly, many of the ailments of human senior citizens can also occur in our canine companions. Impaired vision or blindness can occur in dogs and can be due to things like cataracts, glaucoma, etc. The good news is that these diseases, if caught early enough, can be treated and sometimes even reversed or cured! My best advice is to take Baby to your local veterinarian as soon as possible to have a complete ophthalmic examination performed. Some of the tests you should ask for are as follows: a menace test, intraocular tonopen test, schirmer tear test, and fundic exam. I hope this helps. Have a great day.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Blood in the front part of the eye is called hyphema. It is not normal. The most common causes of hyphema are: * Injury or trauma to the eye or head * Retinal detachment or dysplasia * Hypertension - high blood pressure * Infection by certain parasites * Vasculitis - leaking blood vessels * Uveitis - inflammation of the front part of the eye * Cancer - uveal neoplasia and lymphoma (most common) * Glaucoma - increased eye pressure Some of these things may be life threatening. Therefore, its diagnosis and proper treatment is very important. I suggest you get Mara to your vet for an exam as soon as possible.

It sounds like your dog may have cataracts, which can occur as dog’s age or with diseases like Diabetes. If this change has occurred suddenly I would recommend having Coco checked out as soon as possible. If it has been a gradual change it is probably less concerning. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Ouch, poor Bella. If she cut her eye, she has to see a vet immediately. The eye itself needs to be checked to make sure there is no damage to it. Leaving this untreated can lead to vision loss, which is why I urge you to take her into a vet now. Best of luck.