by isabelle | Oct 15, 2021
What is hypertensive retinopathy? Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can be a spontaneous (primary) condition, but is usually associated with kidney disease or hyperthyroidism. We always recommend a complete blood count (CBC), serum profile / panel, urinalysis and...
by isabelle | Oct 15, 2021
What are the main ocular diseases in exotic animals? • In ferrets Conjunctivits caused by various agents including Distemper are common in ferrets. Cataracts are also observed quite often in ferrets and, like in dogs and cats, cataract surgery is possible in this...
by isabelle | Oct 15, 2021
In some cases, the eye is not savable (trauma, laceration, perforation, cancer) or the eye remains painful despite the medical or surgical treatment (glaucoma, uveitis). In these cases, the removal of the eyeball and the closure of the eyelids represent the best...
by isabelle | Oct 15, 2021
The sens After your pet loses his/her vision, there will be an initial adjustment period and you will need to follow a few guidelines in order to keep your pet safe. Blind pets will utilize their senses of hearing and smell making the loss of vision less traumatic...
