The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is a non-profit veterinary organization dedicated to improving pet health through research and better breeding practices. The foundation operates many genetic and health screening programs for dogs—and a few for cats—including the Companion Animal Eye Registry (CAER). The Envision More Veterinary Ophthalmology team offers special screening eye examinations that [...]
Hunters across the state look forward to hunting season, and many are assisted by their dogs. Extreme weather conditions and rough, rocky, and wet terrain put hunting dogs at risk for body and eye injuries, but you can take steps to prevent these injuries and protect your pet. The Envision More Veterinary Ophthalmology team shares [...]
Kids and pets are an adorable but potentially dangerous combination. Add pet blindness to the mix, and you have the potential for additional problems. Kids are most at risk for dog bites, because they cannot read or respond to a pet’s body language, and blind pets may act more unpredictably than sighted pets. Our Envision [...]
Every organ system in your pet’s body works together as a well-oiled machine, but when one system fails, the machinery will malfunction. The kidneys have several important responsibilities in the body, and kidney disease often leads to a cascade of problems, including potential vision loss. But, early disease detection can help prevent eye complications and [...]
Many of our patients here at Envision More Veterinary Ophthalmology require daily eye medications, and some have additional medical conditions that require specialized care. Leaving these pets behind when you go out of town is never easy, because you need a qualified and trustworthy person to attend to their needs. Therefore, our team offers this [...]
Glaucoma is an elevation in eye pressure caused by reduced eye fluid drainage, which commonly occurs in pets. Some pets are born with changes in their eye anatomy that predispose them to develop glaucoma later in life—a condition known as primary glaucoma. Others develop the condition secondary to another serious eye disease, and then treatment [...]
Summer has arrived, which means better weather in many areas, but unbearably hot weather here in Texas. High temperatures and humidity are uncomfortable for most people, but they are downright dangerous for pets, who cannot sweat to cool themselves like we can. Many pet owners find that staying active in the heat is challenging, so [...]
Up to two-thirds of U.S. dogs suffer from noise phobia, which is an anxious or panicked response to noise triggers such as fireworks. Other pets may not exhibit clinical noise aversion signs, but may become startled and run away during the July Fourth chaos. Hosting guests can also be scary or stressful for pets and [...]
If you woke up one day with a red, cloudy, or painful eye, you’d likely visit your doctor as soon as possible. The same goes for your pet—any change in their eyes may indicate an underlying problem. Some eye issues in pets are minor and resolve independently, but others can be serious and may threaten [...]
Is your pet pawing at their eyes or rubbing their face along your carpets and furniture? While humans with itchy eyes commonly have allergies, pets are more likely to suffer from other underlying eye problems, such as dry eye disease. So, before you buy your itchy pet some Benadryl, contact the Envision More Veterinary Ophthalmology [...]
