Canine glaucoma is a serious condition that occurs when the amount of fluid in a dog's eye increases. This causes a painful buildup of pressure that can damage the eye. Glaucoma is a medical emergency; it's important to recognize the symptoms and seek treatment early.
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Understand
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There are two types of canine glaucoma. Primary glaucoma is genetic, but secondary glaucoma is caused by other conditions such as eye disease or injury.
Early Symptoms
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Early signs of canine glaucoma include a dilated pupil and cloudiness in the cornea. The blood vessels in the white of the eye might enlarge and the eye might protrude.
Pain Symptoms
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Increased pressure in the eye is painful and causes an intense migraine. The pain might cause a dog to rub its eye, lose its appetite and become irritable. Its activity levels might also drop.
Considerations
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Primary glaucoma in dogs starts in one eye and eventually occurs in the other eye. But both types of canine glaucoma usually affect just one eye at first. A dog might have glaucoma if one eye appears abnormal compared with the other.
Warnings
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Signs of canine glaucoma often go unnoticed. Pay close attention to the dog and immediately seek veterinarian treatment if you notice any symptoms of canine glaucoma.
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