Canine Glaucoma: Six Signs Your Dog Has It

Glaucoma is a condition in which the pressure within the eye is higher than normal due to blocked drainage ducts. Depending on the cause of increased intraocular pressure, your pet could have primary or secondary glaucoma.

  • Primary – A genetic disorder results in a hindered drainage duct within the eye. Certain breeds, including Cocker Spaniel, Basset Hound, Jack Russell Terrier and Shih Tzu, are more likely to develop glaucoma than others.
  • Secondary – Another condition, such as uveitis (chronic eye inflammation), cancer, cataracts or lens displacement, results in glaucoma.
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Six Signs Your Dog Could Have Glaucoma

With glaucoma, the pressure inside your dog’s eye increases which can cause pain and damage the optic nerve, resulting in vision loss. If your dog has glaucoma, you might notice some of the following behaviors.

  1. Eyes appear red or cloudy.
  2. Your dog squints or rubs eye with a paw or on other objects (glaucoma is painful).
  3. Your dog’s vision (decrease or loss) seems to have changed.
  4. Your dog becomes lethargic, irritated or less interested in play.
  5. One of your dog’s pupils is dilated more than the other.
  6. One of your pup’s eyes appears larger than the other (due to the internal pressure).

If you notice these symptoms or any change in your pet’s normal behavior, we strongly encourage you to schedule an appointment with a veterinarian.

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Relief for Your Pet with a Visit to the Vet

Our veterinarian uses a simple tonometry test to measure the intraocular pressure of your dog’s eye to determine whether or not glaucoma is present.

Glaucoma can be difficult to treat in dogs; an early diagnosis and prompt treatment are imperative to protecting your dog’s eyesight and relieving pain. Depending on the type of glaucoma and the progression of your pet’s condition, treatments vary and might include medications or surgery. If you notice a change in your pet’s normal behavior and suspect he or she might have glaucoma, schedule an appointment with our Pet Health veterinarian right away, as glaucoma progresses quickly and often leads to both pain and permanent vision loss.

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This clinic is not very pushy wanting to do ‘extra’ work to create a larger bill. 

Dr. Lewis also showed that she really cared and took her time to get to know our dog, and explaining everything after the surgery. 

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