Preventing Blindness and Protecting Your Pet’s Vision with a Veterinarian Near You at Our Animal Hospital in Mission, BC

Along with routine medical checks and annual vaccinations, another checkup your pet might need is a vision exam. At Stave Lake Veterinary Hospital, we serve the needs of pets living in Mission, BC, and Maple Ridge, BC. From annual checkups and nutrition counseling to dental care and eye health exams for preventing blindness, we have your pet covered with the care he or she needs.

Supporting Your Pet's Eye Health

Vision checkups at our animal hospital are highly recommended because your pet may be experiencing eye issues that need the attention of our veterinary services.

Our pets can't tell us what is causing them pain or what is preventing them from seeing clearly, which affects their confidence and mobility.

An exam by our vet can determine the cause of your pet's affected sight and make recommendations for treatment. This can range from prescribed medication to adjusting your pet's diet to ensure he or she is receiving adequate nutrition, which includes sufficient vitamin A.

Potential Eye Conditions

There are several conditions that affect your pet's eyesight. For dogs, some of these include corneal ulcers, dry eye disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, eyelash and eyelid abnormalities, tear stains, eye tumors, and cataracts.

Eye conditions in cats also include corneal damage, corneal ulcer, and glaucoma, as well as conjunctivitis, allergies, keratitis, and retinal detachment.

Eye infections are also a common cause affecting a pet's eyesight. Infections can be caused by things in the environment, such as dust and dirt particles, and bacteria. Other causes include eye injuries, allergies, and viral infections.

Signs and Symptoms of Vision Conditions

Your pet will show signs if he or she is experiencing an eye condition. If you observe any symptoms, contact us for an appointment to have our vet do an examination. While some conditions can be treated with medication, other conditions may require surgery, such as cataracts. Things to watch for include:

●          Eyes are swollen

●          Excessive blinking

●          Eye discharge

●          Pawing the eyes

●          Bumping into objects

●          Refusal or hesitating to use stairs

●          Cloudy eyes

●          Vision loss

Get Nutrition Advice, Pet Checkups, and Help with Preventing Blindness from a Veterinarian Near You at Our Animal Hospital

Learn about preventing blindness in pets with a visit to Stave Lake Veterinary Hospital. With an eye examination by a veterinarian near you for Mission, BC, and Maple Ridge, BC, pets, our team can help your pets regain and retain their visual health. Call us at (604) 286-0160 for nutrition advice, pet checkups, and help with preventing blindness from a veterinarian near you at our animal hospital.