Did you know that your dog needs to have his eyes checked? Your dog needs to have the vet look at his eyes thoroughly during annual exams. Dogs that have eye problems that are outside of a vet’s realm of practice may need to go to a vet ophthalmologist. You can also check your dog’s eyes at home. For instance, if the eyes are crusty and watery then use eye wipes to clean them up and dry them off. If your dog is blinking a lot or scratching at his eye then you may need to look closely to see if there is a scratch to the eye or dust in it. In a well lit area, check to ensure your dog’s eyes are clear, bright, and white around the eyeball. Make sure the lining of the eye is pink and not red or white. Notify your vets Jacksonville FL of anything out of the ordinary.
