Dog Eye Care

Dogs usually have very sharp eyesight. TheirDogs also develop day blindness and this is due to
vision is many times sharper than that of humans.hereditary visual problems. The affected pups
In fact, a sharp eye sight and sharp hearingshow symptoms within eight weeks of their birth.
capacity are a must for police and security dogs.This symptom can be noticed when the pup
Dogs like Alsatian, Doberman, and Germanstumbles or falls on an object during broad
shepherd are used extensively by policedaylight hours. This can be tested by the doctor
departments and security services as these dogsimmediately after the puppy is born and due
are much stronger, and naturally have sharp sightmedications can be done.
and hearing capacities.Owning dogs is an acceptance of taking care of it
Dogs' eyes tend to become weaker and theyin all possible ways. A proper attention will only
lose their sharp vision due to various factors.ensure good health to dogs. Dogs blinking,
Dogs contract diseases like cataract due to aging.squinting or yelping in pain is a symptom of eye
They contract this disease if they have spentproblem. Before treating a dog one should be
most of their time in sun. They also contract suchvery cautious and careful, or one may do major
diseases as a hereditary disease. Nowadays,harm. Dogs with long hair should be trimmed so
cataract removable is available with thethat their eyes are not troubled. A simple
veterinarians. Dogs should not be allowed to sittreatment is one teaspoon of salt with little
near a window of a vehicle as insects or any dustfiltered water should be mixed. A cotton wad
particle may enter its eyes leading to irritation. Ashould be soaked and this solution should be put
veterinarian also cannot remove this immediately.into the eye without touching the eye. This type
One has to wait for it to come out so that theyof treatment is a quick treatment. But, the
are relieved of this pain.directions should be followed with utmost care.