Haven Vet Group can now test your pets eye pressure
Did you know, that at Haven Vets we can now measure your pet’s eye pressure quickly with a patient- friendly tonometer?
Why check your pet’s eye pressure?
Most eye diseases cause redness of the eye. Fast, discrete measurement supplies important information; we can distinguish between harmless and serious eye problems, such as glaucoma
GLAUCOMA IS A COMMON PAINFUL CAUSE OF BLINDNESS IN PETS
Why is it important to spot signs of glaucoma early?
Glaucoma not only causes blindness, but can also lead to irreversible eye damage and severe pain. Early treatment is absolutely essential to avoid permanent damage!
Is my pet at risk?
Here is a list of dog breeds predisposed to glaucoma:
Afghan | Border Collie | Cocker Spaniel | Great Dane | Newfoundland | Samoyed |
Akita | Boston Terrier | Dachshund | Greyhound | Norfolk Terrier | Schnauzer (all varieties) |
Alaskan Malamute | Bouvier des Flanders | Dalmatian | Irish Setter | Norwegian Elkhound | Scottish Terrier |
American Eskimo Dog | Brittany Brittany | Dandie Dinmont Terrier | Italian Greyhound | Norwich Terrier | Sealyham Terrier |
Australian Cattle Dog | Bullmastiff | English Cocker Spaniel | Keeshond | Pekingese | Shar Pei |
Basset Hound | Cairn Terrier | English Springer Spaniel | Labrador Retriever | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Shiba Inu |
Beagle | Cardigan | Entlebucher Mountain Dog | Lakeland Terrier | Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen | Shih Tzu |
Bedlington Terrier | Welsh Corgi | Flat-coated Retriever | Maltese | Poodle (all varieties) | Siberian Husky |
Bichon Frise | Chihuahua | Fox Terrier (all varieties) | Manchester Terrier | Pug | Skye Terrier |
Blue Healer | Chow Chow | Golden Retriever | Miniature Pinscher | Saluki | Tibetan Terrier |
Welsh Springer Spaniel | |||||
Welsh Terrier | |||||
West Highland Terrier |
So if your pet is one of the breeds at risk of developing glaucoma, why not pay us a visit and ask about pet friendly eye pressure check.
If you notice red, bloodshot eye; sudden cloudiness; pain; or a swollen, bulging eye, then please contact us immediately. Any delay could result in the animal becoming blind.
Written by Antony Bada MRCVS