If you’ve ever seen a cat’s eyes in the dark, they appear to glow. Unlike humans who need artificial or moon light to see in the dark, cats can see using only 1/6 of the light humans require. In low light cat’s pupils open very wide. In bright sunlight they are able to contract and […]
The FDA has issued the following advisory regarding reactions to NSAIDs. NSAIDs are not approved in the U.S. for long-term use in cats. The FDA has also placed a warning label on Metacam for use in cats. NSAIDs in veterinary use include carprofen (Rimadyl), indomethacin, etodolac (EctoGesic), meloxicam (metacam), zubrin (tepoxalin), previcox (firocoxilin), Novox (generic […]
Third Eyelid – If your dog’s third eyelid is visible and protrudes or there is a red lump in the inner corner of the eyes, consult your vet at once. Entropion – the eyelid turns inward with lashes causing severe irritation to the eye. The Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, Clumber Spaniel, Anatolian Shepherd, Great Pyrenees, […]
