Weekly article archive
The following questions and answers have appeared in my weekly column in the Albuquerque Journal since July, 1996. Each week a new one is added. You'll find information on the physical and behavioral maladies of dogs and cats and a few other species too. I invite you to use the search feature to find the specific answer that you and your pet need.
An Older Chow’s Blindness may be Reversible with Eyelid Surgery Question: I have a Chow and he is 10yrs old. Lately I have noticed that he runs into things. There’s…
Brown Pigment on the Surface of the Eyes Can Cause Blindness in Pugs, Boston Terriers, & Lhasa Apsos. Question: I recently adopted a 10-month-old female fawn pug, Phoebe. I was…
There are Multiple Causes. Treatment is Usually Successful Question: I have a female mixed breed terrier (12 yrs. old) named Rosie whom we all love dearly. She has a white…
Surgical Approaches to Correction in a Miniature Schnauzer Question: My miniature schnauzer will be 5, and has congenital cataracts (knew she had something wrong the first few days of…
Extra eyelashes can cause discharge & damage the eyes. Question: I have a wonderful little female Bichon Frise. She has these really bad leaky eyes that turn the hair…
It may be normal, or maybe not. Get a good physical exam. Question: We have recently acquired a new cat to our household. She is an odd eyed white.…
Third Eyelids can be visible with stress, infection, or foreign material. A good exam is important & essential. Question: I must say that I am very worried about my…
Not just unattractive, chronic eye can result. Surgical correction is best. Question: I just bought a boxer/bulldog mix and he has what you call a cherry eye. What do…
Grey Mucous can be Managed by Simple Eye Cleaning Question: I live in the East Mountains and have a 3-year-old healthy Doberman. Just recently with all of the high winds,…