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PHP_狗常見疾病_眼睛老化疾病

PHP_Common diseases of dogs_Aging eye diseases

It turns out that all dogs are nearsighted, and dogs’ eyes are in danger of aging

human 👀 You can see things 22 meters away, but dogs need to go as close as 6 meters to see clearly. If a dog were to test a human's vision chart, he would probably only be able to see the top two lines. Different dogs have different degrees of myopia. Therefore, dogs rely more on their sense of smell to understand the outside world, and vision is less important.

Even so, aging dogs’ eyes can also cause big problems. 😳
🆘 Older dogs' eyes not only become white and cloudy "cataracts",
Problems such as "glaucoma" and "dry eye syndrome" may also occur!


💥 Common eye aging diseases in dogs
1️⃣ cataract
As the dog ages, the "protein" in the dog's eyes will slowly become cloudy, leading to vision loss and the formation of cataracts. This is more common in breeds such as Schnauzers, VIPs, and Bichons.

2️⃣ glaucoma
In older dogs, the eye control ability becomes poor, and the intraocular pressure will increase, compressing nerves and blood vessels, causing visual impairment. Breeds such as Golden Retrievers, Shih Tzus, Poodles, and Huskies may be more susceptible to glaucoma.

3️⃣ dry eye syndrome
The structure and function of the eyes of old dogs deteriorate, the function of the tear glands weakens, the secretion of tears decreases, and they are prone to infection and irritation and dry eye syndrome. Shih Tzu, Pug, and English Bulldogs are more likely to have this problem.

dog 👀 Eye problems are mostly caused by genetics and aging and are difficult to completely cure. We can usually add more "eye nutrition" to dogs, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, anthocyanins, and Omega-3, to protect their eye health.

🐩 The eyes of older dogs should be well taken care of to reduce light stimulation. 🌟
📍 Choose morning and evening walks: the soft sunlight in the morning or evening will not harm your dog’s eyes.
📍 Prepare sun visor accessories: If you go out for a long time, you can help your dog wear a visor or sunglasses.
📍 Clean your eyes regularly: You can use dog-specific eye drops or eye drops to clean your eyes, which can moisturize and soothe.

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