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Blunt or penetrating ocular trauma can produce conjunctivitis. Both forms may be self-inflicted in dogs and cats with other painful or pruritic ocular diseases. Conjunctival trauma is frequently associated initially with dramatic chemosis, conjunctival ulceration, and subconjunctival hemorrhage (FIGURE 4). In cases of ocular trauma, it is ...
- Diagnosis & Treatment of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in Dogs
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- Diagnosis & Treatment of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in Dogs
Lipogranulomatous conjunctivitis is a feline disease associated with nonulcerative, white nodules in the palpebral conjunctiva, adjacent to the eyelid margin. Diagnosis of these conditions in dogs and cats is made by clinical appearance and conjunctival cytology or biopsy.
14 lis 2023 · One of the most common feline conditions veterinarians see is patients with “goopy eyes,” otherwise known as eye discharge in cats. Cat eye discharge has several possible causes, all of which can cause similar signs, requiring a visit to the veterinarian for a diagnosis.
Dogs and cats have physiologic ankyloblepharon until 10-14 days of age. If it persists past 15 days of age, infection of the conjunctival sac (ophthalmia neonatorum) may occur and is typified clinically by excessive swelling and/or discharge at the medial canthus (Figure 2).
If you’ve noticed that your cat has red eye discharge, you may be wondering what could be causing it and how you can help your furry friend. Red eye discharge in cats can be a sign of various underlying issues, ranging from minor irritations to more serious health problems.
Unveiling the Mystery: What Causes Cat Eye Discharge? The triggers of eye discharge in cats can be multiple and varied. Here, we’ll discuss three of the most common causes: Conjunctivitis, Feline Herpesvirus, and allergies.
The following medications control redness, discharge, pain, and inflammatory cell infiltrates that characterize conjunctivitis of any etiology. Topical treatment (ie, eye drops, ointment) is often sufficient for primary conjunctivitis because of disease distribution in the conjunctiva, ease of application, increased drug levels at the site of ...
