Walter Livingstone asked:

If your eyes feel tired and sore in the morning you may need to consider using an eye care product. If you are fed up with having tired looking eyes in the morning there is a solution. Using eye care products can help alleviate the effects of ‘morning eye’. A good natural eye care cream will also help to remove puffyness and darkness under the eyes. Certain eye care products help to envigorate and brighten the skin, making them perfect for morning eye care usage.

Using products with natural moisturizers in them will help to hydrate the skin around the eyes in the harsh environment of everyday life. Skin needs to be well hydrated to maintain its healthy glow and appearance. Skin especially needs to be protected from the sun for example to keep it from dehydrating. Regular usage of eye liner and mascara can have detrimental effects on the eyes in the long term if not used in conjunction with a cleansing and moisturizing product at least some times. Makeup used around the eyes can sometimes clog pores and cause various problems if not cleansed on a regular basis. It is therefore necessary dependent on the amount of makeup you use to use an eye care product regularly.

Eye care products with astringent properties can help reduce the visible signs of aging around the eyes. Astringents such as can be found in Daisy and Rose are great for eye care products as they help to tighten the skin. When the skin around the eyes tightens it effectively removes the visible wrinkles and lines from the skin making the skin appear younger and more fresh looking. Expensive cosmetic surgery often serves exactly the same purpose to pull the skin slightly tighter over certain areas of the face, and body, to remove lines and make them appear more youthful.

The face and eyes in particular are sensitive areas and can be affected badly by using cheap chemically based eye care products. Why compromise on your skin when you could use a fully natural product with ingredients that have been tried and tested, for the most part, for centuries. Naturally derived ingredients offer complex mixes of beneficial oils, sugars, proteins and vitamins all of which are beneficial to the sensitive skin around the eyes.

An example of a top quality fully natural eye care product is Jurlique’s eye care gel. For more information on this fantastic product please visit – http://www.jurliqueeyecaregel.info

Christy asked:


Sometimes, it can be hard to tell whether dogs actually have an ailment. Since not everyone takes their dog to the vet on a regular basis, I figured it would be helpful to know more about dog health, recognize symptoms and detect diseases at an early stage.

One of the most common dog diseases I’ve read about is distemper, which is a viral infection. If your dog suffers from diarrhea, fever, heavy nasal discharge and coughing, then your dog may have possibly been infected by another animal. Distemper is a really fatal disease, and unfortunately, all we can do is prevent it and protect our pets from it through proper vaccination.

The Parvovirus attacks a dog’s intestinal tract, making it more prone to an infection. Symptoms of a gastrointestinal infection are vomiting, diarrhea where the discharge has a foul smell and is often with blood. The virus can also attack the cardiac system, in which case the dog will have difficulty breathing (caused by an inflammation of heart muscles). If you suspect that your pet has been infected by the Parvovirus, contact your vet immediately so he can initiate the treatment right away. This virus can manifest symptoms within just a few hours, which also means though that if left undetected even for just a couple of days, the results could be fatal.

One common respiratory disease among canines is the Kennel cough. It is a type of bronchitis that is caused by a complex of infections that dogs can be exposed to when kept in areas with poor air circulation and warm air. Again, vaccination is the best way to keep your dog from being infected. But once you suspect that your dog may already have the Kennel cough, you should take your pet to the vet where it will be given proper antibiotics. Your dog may also be given cough suppressants to give your dog relief from constant coughing while recovering from the infection.

Lastly, the following are some symptoms that when manifested, it means you’ve got no time to lose in asking your vet for help:

Vomiting or Diarrhea – especially when discharge is bloody

Difficulty ********* – bloody urine, loss of appetite

Unusual eye conditions – blinking more than normal, scratching or rubbing the eyes

Foul discharge – inflamed skin, excessive licking of wounds (especially old wounds)

Physical trauma – difficulty with movement, difficulty urinating, coughing

The one thing that all complications in dog health have is that they can all be prevented with proper pet care, meaning getting your dog the vaccinations he needs at the right age and at the proper intervals. Another thing is that pet care is especially important when your pet is still at a young age, because this is when even minor infections can bring your pet’s life in danger.

I personally find that knowing what to look for and what to do when you find something takes a lot of worries from my head since I’m not able to take my puppies to the vet on a regular basis.

Subasree asked:


Like all pet animals, dogs too are prone to lots of diseases. To keep the dogs free from the diseases, they should be understood first and accordingly treated well with the assistance of the veterinarian. Some of the common dog diseases are discussed below:

Rabies: Rabies is a very common dog disease caused by a virus affecting the central nervous system of the dog. Rabies is known to be spread through saliva. There are several stages observed in the dogs. In the first stage the dogs are seen with a behavior change, in the second stage the dogs become very violent and in the third stage body parts of the dogs stop coordinating with each other. There is no cure till now for this deadly disease.

Bloat: This is a serious condition of the dog. The stomach of the dog gets twisted, which is due to over eating. The symptoms of bloat are restlessness and depression combined with dry heaves.

Distemper: It is considered to be the worst dog disease worldwide. This leads to fatal condition of the puppies up to 80 percent and adult dogs up to 50 percent. The common symptoms of this disease are congestion in the chest, coughing, diarrhea, gunky eyes, nasal discharge etc. At later stages it affects the nervous system of the dogs leading to paralysis. It is a highly contagious dog disease. It can be transmitted from the ***** of the infected dog. This dog disease too does not have any cure.

Parvovirus: It is a very contagious disease affecting the intestinal tract of the dogs. It is also said to affect the heart of the dogs. The symptoms of this disease are severe diarrhea, depression, decrease of appetite. The feacel matter of the dog is found to be in a different color with blood stains. The symptoms appear within hours of the infestation and can even kill the dog within 2 to 3 days of infection. Hence, it is considered as a deadly disease.

Kennel Cough: It is very common among dogs. It is a kind of respiratory disease. This can be easily treated.

Canine Viral Hepatitis. This disease affects the liver, kidney and the blood vessels of the dogs. The common symptoms are profuse thirst, vomiting, hemorrhages, loss of appetite etc. This virus too spreads through the faeces of the dogs.

Leptospirosis: This disease is caused by bacteria and, even human beings get affected by the bacteria. There are several species of bacteria found to produce the disease in dogs. The common symptoms include lethargy, fever, kidney inflammation, clotting of blood and conjunctivitis. In more chronic conditions it can produce pneumonia, intestinal inflammation and jaundice.

Heartworm: Heartworms are a kind of parasites which multiply and grow, causing infection in the chambers of the heart and arteries of the lungs. The symptoms may start with mild cough, fatigue and lethargy. If it is not treated properly it can lead to congestive heart failure.

Retinal Dysplasia: Abnormal development of the retina is the disorder. This is very common in most of the dog breeds. The minor forms lead to vision problems and the acute forms leads to total blindness in dogs. Cataract can also accompany with this disorder.

Brian Jenkins asked:


Keeping eyes healthy is important both for pets and humans. The area around the eyes as well as the eyes themselves is a very sensitive area. The cleaner this area is kept the more likely an animal’s eye will stay healthy. Your pet’s eyes are crucial to their safety and well-being. There are many substances and conditions that can threaten your pet’s eye health and understanding the signs of certain problems can help you anticipate and treat these problems before they permanently affect your pet’s vision.

Red Eyes

Red eyes can signal many different inflammatory conditions and infectious diseases ranging from conjunctivitis to glaucoma. The most common conditions associated with your pet’s red eyes are below.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eye. It’s the most common eye disease in all domestic animals, and it has a number of causes. Conjunctivitis might be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, by a parasite (like ticks) and by allergies. Ticks in particular can transmit a number of parasites that can cause conjunctivitis.

Treatment for conjunctivitis includes keeping the eye clean and eliminating the cause of the inflammation.

Dogs with allergies and purebred cats are most prone to conjunctivitis.

Keratitis

Keratitis causes superficial blood vessels and pigmentation on the eye. It can decrease vision if left untreated. It is a common eye disorder, especially among German shepherds, and the redness is often accompanied by a thick, ropy mucous discharge from the eyes. In severe and chronic cases, the eye surface becomes infiltrated with blood vessels, and may harden because of long term irritation. There may also be ulceration of the eye tissue due to keratitis.

Treatment of keratitis includes tear stimulants and anti-inflammatory medicines. Eye ulcers may require surgical repair.

Most external eye diseases are treated with antibacterial eye drops that must be applied several times a day. Newer technologies that treat eye infections in dogs include a bioadhesive ophthalmic drug insert which can be placed in the eye to avoid the daily treatment and make compliance with treatment easier.

Cherry Eye

Cherry Eye is a prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. It is most common among young dogs, especially Pekingese, bulldogs, beagles and cocker spaniels. The gland becomes infected, irritated and inflamed.

Treatment for cherry eye is surgical replacement of the gland.

Scleritis

Scleritis is inflammation of the opaque white outer coat enclosing the eyeball. It may result from parasitic disease like Lyme disease or toxoplasmosis. Untreated, it can result in the loss of the eye. The red area around the eye may develop suddenly, and is usually hard, lumpy and immovable.

Treatment of scleritis is often topical steroids.

Uveitis

Uveitis is inflammation of the uveal tract or tear ducts. It usually results from an underlying disease. Your pet may show signs of eye pain, overflowing tears, sensitivity to light, eyelid spasms and small pupils. Left untreated, it can damage vision and lead to glaucoma. It can also be the first symptom of a more serious, life-threatening disease.

Treatment for uveitis is dependent on the underlying cause.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an elevation of pressure in the eyeball. Just like in humans, glaucoma can lead to irreversible blindness. Signs of glaucoma include large pupils, cloudy pupils and redness.

Treatment for acute glaucoma should be started immediately and should be directed toward rapidly reducing the pressure before permanent damage occurs.

Breeds most prone to glaucoma are American cocker spaniels, bassets, wire fox terriers, Boston terriers, Siberian huskies, cairn terriers, chow chows, Norwegian elk hounds and miniature poodles.

Cataracts

Cataracts are white spots in the lenses of the eye that impair vision and cause blindness. Cataracts may be genetic, or they may be caused by diabetes mellitus, or by infections like canine herpes, canine parovirus-2 and canine adenovirus-1. They may also be caused by injury to the eye, poor nutrition, radiation therapy or toxins.

Treatment of cataracts is surgical removal if they significantly impair vision.

There are a number of breeds that may inherit a tendency to develop cataracts. They include Miniature Schnauzer, Boston Terrier, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Siberian Husky, American Cocker Spaniel, Old English sheepdog, Standard Poodle, Welsh Springer Spaniel and German Shepherd Dog.

Bleeding in the eye

Bleeding in the eye is usually the result of injury or inflammation. Treatment for the condition depends on the cause.

Herpes viral conjunctivitis

Herpes viral conjunctivitis is extremely common in young kittens, especially those who are dealing with other stresses to their system like fleas, environmental cold and poor nutrition. Outdoor kittens, feral kittens and kittens in shelters are especially prone to feline conjunctivitis.

Watery eyes

Watery eyes have many causes. One of the more common is entropion, a condition where the lashes turn inward. The treatment is to clean the eyes carefully with a wet cotton pad and remove any debris from the corner of the eye. The tendency to watery eyes caused by hair and lashes in the eye can best be treated by keeping the top knot tidy in breads with top knots.

Trichiasis

Trichiasis is a condition that causes some lashes to grow inward and rub on the surface of the eye. It can eventually cause scarring of the cornea and lead to vision loss.

Treatment for trichiasis is surgical removal of the abnormal lashes.

Jaundice

Jaundice is yellowness in the whites of the eyes. There are many causes for jaundice, and your pet should be seen by a vet to determine the underlying cause. Some possible causes include hepatitis, urinary tract infections, pancreatitis, gallstones, anemia, medications and viral infections.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the disease.

Frank Will asked:


Your dog’s eyes are the vehicle in which they experience life. It is also one of the most overlooked and neglected parts of their body, and yet one of the most complex and detailed mechanisms in their body.

Vitamins and Minerals should be a staple in your dog’s diet to help protect their eyesight. Vitamins C, Vitamin E, beta-carotene, and Zinc are all excellent sources of nutrients to help your dogs’ eyes.

Lutein, an antioxidant, belongs to the carotenoid family, and is a highly concentrated in the macula, a small area of the retina that is responsible for central vision as well as high visual acuity. Your dogs eyes will benefit from the high levels of antioxidants such as these vitamins and minerals can provide. Your dog’s eyes are better at seeing peripherally than you are, but their close up vision is not quite as sharp as yours.

The placement of eyes in dogs allows them better wide angle vision, but limits vision to depth perception and close up vision. This is caused by a minimal overlap of the two eyes.

Dog eyes are also better adapted to see in dim light and even near darkness, as they have an abundance of light-sensitive cells (referred to as rods), in their retina’s that help them detect motion. However, dogs can not see a full spectrum of colors.

The belief that they are colorblind in not entirely true, they just can’t see all of the colors.

Dogs eyes are perhaps their most attractive and expression feature. But they are also very complex organs that are very susceptible to injury as well as disease.

You should constantly be on guard for several warning signs that these delicate organs will show if something is wrong.

Some of the warning signs in your dog’s eyes include discharge, redness or cloudiness, and squinting, which are the most prevalent signs of an eye disease or an injury. If your dog suddenly starts bumping into objects, this could be an early sign of vision loss.

Your dog does not have an effective or a safe way of keeping their eyes clean. They will often try to clean their eyes with their paws (that have claws), or rub against something to try to clean their eyes. Both can be dangerous and cause injury to your dog’s eyes. Healthy eyes in dogs should be moist and totally clear of any swelling, redness, or any type of mucus. Your dog’s eyes are way too precious to their healthy life not to take notice. If something seems abnormal, you should immediately contact your veterinarian.

The aging process can cause clouding in your dogs eyes, but to be on the safe side you should still have your veterinarian check them just to make sure the clouding is not caused by cataracts.

There are a myriad of diseases than can affect your dog’s eyes such as disease of the eyelid, diseases of the lens and the cornea of the eyes, and glaucoma. Diseases of the eyelid that can affect your dog’s eyes include Cherry eye, Conjunctivitis, Entropion, and Cherry eye.

Cherry eye is where the nictitating membrane (basically a third eyelid) tear gland protrudes outward causing the appearance of a bright red bulge on the corner (usually the inside corner) , thus the term “cherry eye”.

While surgery can correct this condition by repositioning it, removal of this third eyelid may cause a decreased tear production capability, which could  do can even more harm to the eyes. Entropion, conversely, causes the eyelid to roll inward, actually scratching to the cornea.

Entropion is most common in dogs that are prone by heredity to have wrinkled ****** appearances.

By the eyelid rolling outward, in addition to the scratching concerns, it also can cause the creation of pouches which in turn will collect tears, and this affect can deny your dog of the needed lubrication which is valuable to their eyesight. This disease can also be corrected by surgery. However, the most common eyelid disease (and eye problem) is Conjunctivitis which is inflammation of the membranes that line your pets eyelids and the white part of your pets eye.

Redness to eyes, a constant squinting, and even a slight discharge are warning signs. Irritants that can cause this inflammation are second hand smoke, dust, especially if you live in very dry climates, scratches, and finally infection. There are several very good types of eye ointments and drops that can help with Conjunctivitis.

Diseases of the cornea in your dog’s eyes caused by scratches or abrasions are also very common, especially in dog breeds that have large or bulging eyes. Foreign bodies can and often do stick to the eyes of dogs, but the most common cause of damage to the cornea will be by the dog itself something they did.

By trying to clean their own eyes, your dog may actually scratch the cornea, and than continue to cause more damage by continuing this process because of the discomfort.

Disease of the lens of your dog’s eyes will most likely be caused by cataracts. Cataracts most often are inherited by certain breeds, but could also be caused by diabetes in your dog.

Breeds that are the most prone to inheriting Cataracts are Labradors, Schnauzers, Huskies, and than smaller some breeds such as Poodles and Cocker Spaniels.

While Cataracts are most often a result of aging, in breeds that are more prone, they can hit at any age. The warning signs of cataracts, much like diseases of the eyelids, will be clouding in the eyes. Glaucoma may be the largest threat to your dog’s eyes as it can cause partial or full blindness in your pet. Glaucoma is a result of increased eye pressure by fluid build ups in the eyes. It is also an inherited eye disease affecting the same breeds as Cataracts. Signs to watch for with this eye disease are a sudden sensitivity to light, swelling of the eyes, pain by your dog if you touch the area around their eyes, excessive redness and or tearing, and cloudiness. There is currently no known treatment for this disease.

Preventing eye disease in your pet is a lot of just plain out common sense. Keeping the hair out of their eyes to prevent scratching, and trimming their hair can go along ways in prevention, especially in breeds such as Maltese, Lhasa Apso, and Pekingese where skin fold near the eyes. Constant cleaning of your dog’s eyes with sterile eyewash or eye wipes to pull out any debris, any mucus, and any foreign bodies will help prevent infection. Bacteria can form very easily on mucus.

Applying a protective ointment under the tip eyelid before any kind of treatment or even bathing, will help to protect your dogs eyes, as even the so called “tearless” shampoos can cause irritation if too much shampoo is applies and it is not rinsed out soon enough.

Several of the articles that I have written can be seen on my website,

Liquid Vitamins & Minerals for Humans & Pets

http://www.liquid-vitamins-minerals-humans-pets.com/

 

Jenny Black asked:


Our eyes are the most beautiful possessions that God has given to us. Without this priced possession we will never be able to view and cherish the wonders of this breathtaking world. Thus taking good care of our eyes is one of our primary responsibilities. Along with our own eyes, our loved ones’ eyes also need constant care and checkups. But together with the rise in other consuming goods and facilities, the cost of eye care treatments and facilities are also in rise. This is where we need a proper eye care medical insurance.

No doubt there is a tremendous advancement in technology. This technology has given us computers, television, laptops etc, which has made our lives mush more comfortable and easy. But every coin has two sides, so also the impact of technology has two sides – one positive and the other negative. We have discussed about the positive sides, but its negative effects cannot be underestimated.

Too much indulgence in computers and television can bring a great danger to your precious eyes. This is where the need for regular eye care facilities has come up. With the increase in eye problems, eye care medical treatments are also on a rise. Now, with eye care medical insurances your tensions of paying for high cost eye treatments will vanish in thin air

Eye care medical insurance is different from normal health insurance policies. Eye problems are generally predictable. Therefore eye care medical facilities do not cover emergency treatments.

There are usually two plans that come under eye care medical insurance.

The first plan comprises of the basic eye care relief or treatment. But it does not include the cost of extensive or any high-priced eye treatment. This is covered under the second plan.

The second plan therefore comprises coverage for eye surgeries like LASIK surgery or any other retinal or cornea surgery. Such plans may generally demand a substantially higher premium than the first plan.

Most vision insurance plans require you to get your check-ups from optometrists registered with the insurance company. Your prescription glasses also need to be bought from the opticians who are included in the specific network stated by the insurance company.

No doubt there is a tremendous advancement in technology. This technology has given us computers, television, laptops etc, which has made our lives mush more comfortable and easy. But every coin has two sides, so also the impact of technology has two sides – one positive and the other negative. We have discussed about the positive sides, but its negative effects cannot be underestimated.

Too much indulgence in computers and television can bring a great danger to your precious eyes. This is where the need for regular eye care facilities has come up. With the increase in eye problems, eye care medical treatments are also on a rise. Now, with eye care medical insurances your tensions of paying for high cost eye treatments will vanish in thin air.

Eye care medical insurances come in group, family or individual categories. Most of the times it is an employer that provides for eye care medical facilities. But it can be bought by individuals for himself or his family.

It is one of the most important jobs to compare various quotes available in the market of vision insurance. Almost all companies now have internet facilities and they have provided all information in the net. All you have to do is go online and search for the perfect quote that will suit you and your family members.

Peter sams asked:

Severe problems with eyes should always be referred to a specialist, but alternative therapies can support orthodox treatment and may be very useful in conditions that affect the eyelids and tear glands. When treating infections and inflammations of the eyes, wash your hands between treating each eye, and use fresh materials so that you do not transfer infection from eye to eye.

There is a family of viruses that are all called herpes virus. Two of these viruses can cause infections in the eye, which is called herpetic eye disease. These two viruses are not the same virus that causes ******* herpes, and herpetic eye disease is not a sexually transmitted disease.

One virus that causes herpetic eye disease is called the vermicelli-zoster virus. It is the same virus that causes chickenpox and also the nervous-system disease known as “shingles.” When this virus affects the eye, it is called herpes zoster ophthalmicus.

The other virus that causes herpetic eye disease is called herpes simplex type 1. Herpes simplex type 1 is the same virus that causes cold sores on the lips and mouth. In the eye, it usually causes an infection of the cornea. This infection is called herpes simplex keratitis.

Prevention is the key

Working on a table with proper distance between object and eye.

Wearing protective glasses while welding, working at very high temperatures, with chemicals, in contact sports.

Wash eyes with lots of water, if any foreign body or chemical enters.

Never instill any ‘drops’ without doctor’s advice. Read labels on medicine bottles carefully. Always keep medicines in a separate cabinet, so no confusion can ever arise.

Apply ice or cold compress for a black eye. This decreases the bleeding and swelling.

Home Remedies for Eye Problems

Mix one part of rose water and one part of lime juice. Store in a bottle and use it as an Eye drop this is very useful home remedy for eye care.

Triphala is a good herbal eye tonic. Steep one tablespoonful of powder in an 8 ounce glass of water overnight. In the morning, strain the infusion through a clean cloth. The resultant tea is used to sprinkle over the eyes or used in an eye wash

Avoid Jams, cakes, pastries, white sugar, white bread, confectionery, tea, Coffee, meat, fish, and eggs play havoc with the digestion and the body and should therefore be avoided.

Medications: Medications which cause dilation of blood vessels cause dark circles under eyes. Dilated blood vessels allow more blood to flow through them and these blood vessels look prominent through under eye skin which is very thin.

Bathe your eye for 10 minutes several times a day with cotton wool that has been soaked in warm water. This can help the stye to come to a head and discharge any pus that may be forming inside.

A handful of acacia or guava leaves that have been warmed in water can be placed on a damp cloth. This is an excellent compress which will reduce the redness and swelling caused by eye styles.

Aloe leaves are known for their healing properties and these can also be used in herbal remedies for eye stye cures.

Subasree asked:


Cats get ill even if they are taken care of very well. The cat diseases range from kitty cold to fatal diseases. Some of the most common cat diseases are discussed under:

Upper respiratory infection is very common among the cats and is also known as kitty cold by their owners. The symptoms are very similar to the cold of the humans, accompanied by sneezing and running nose. Even though it seems to be alike, the infections caused in the cats are very different as one species get infected by the other species. But, it can be contagious among the cats. The upper respiratory tract infection can lead to loss of appetite and can affect them from days to weeks. The cats must be made to eat, which can be encouraged by warming their foods and applying a warm, moist cloth to keep the cat’s nose and eyes free from any kind of discharge. If the loss of appetite persists and if the discharge becomes yellowish green in color and thicker, they have to be taken to the veterinarian immediately as it will be a serious problem.

Feline Chlamydia is a kind of bacteria which affects the cats, usually infesting the eye, causing conjunctivitis. The symptoms of feline Chlamydia are anorexia, cough, breathing problem, pneumonia, fever, sneezing, running nose, watery eyes etc. It is best treated with the help of antibiotics. This is also one of the common cat diseases.

Panleukopenia is a cat disease that makes the cat’s white blood cell count to drop drastically. As white blood cells are very important for the cat’s immunity, this condition makes the cats susceptible to many deadly infections. This virus is transmitted through body secretions, mainly via ***** and can be carried by water or shoes.

Feline leukemia virus can cause many cat diseases. One among them is leukemia otherwise known as the cancer of the white blood cells. There is no known treatment for this disease and might lead to death after months or years after the incidence of this disease. It is usually transmitted during cat fights. Other reasons for transmission may be through foods shared among them, through water bowls, from mother to the kittens in the womb etc.

Parasites are organisms which feed on other living being for their own survival. Cats are affected by parasites, which feed on their blood. External parasites such as ear mites, fleas etc can be seen on the skin or fur of the cats and in their ears. Internal parasites detection may be bit difficult, but can be known through sighting small rice like debris lingering to the cat’s **** or in the cat’s bedding. Some of the internal parasites are ring worms, hook worms, tape worms etc.

Coccidia is a microscopic parasite which lives in the lining cells of the intestines. The symptom associated with this parasite is diarrhea which if left untreated, can lead to dehydration and even death. Ear mites usually take up residence in the cat’s ear canals causing severe itching.

Nathan Mathew asked:


With the fall of age, most body parts need greater attention. The drought of ageing is such that body begins to lose the bounce it once had. All that was within the realms of possible suddenly becomes improbable and even impossible. We fight till we can but finally give up. Enhanced care, drugs, and surgeries can perhaps still help living beings get on with the equation of time. Eye is one such part which needs utmost care. We can’t obviously let the light of life go away from us.

In youth, eyes shelter themselves adequately against the oxidizing agents but with the passage of time the oxidative pull begins to get worse. Oxygen along with sunlight oxidizes cells through chemical reactions. Lens cushions the retina against any excess amount of solar radiation. It bears the largest brunt. The oxidizing agent paralyses the operations of enzymes thus nipping the metabolism in cells. When we age, blood circulation in the body decreases, eyes pray for essential nutrients but it does not happen that way. This causes the eye to get disease prone. One such common eye disease is cataract.

Cataract covers the lens of the eye making vision vague. The lens as we know is made of water and protein. With age, the cumulative protein gets denser and creates haziness in vision. So we can conclude that cataract is the result of natural process of ageing. Sometimes both the eyes get drawn to cataracts; this is a more severe situation. At other times the protein completely shrouds the iris leading to a near-full vision loss. Symptoms for cataracts are spread out. Cataracts can come with haziness of visions or even double vision. Sometimes it causes living beings to see an ambiguous diffused halo around a light surface. This experience is similar to seeing a light bulb with watery eyes.

Pets are just as prone to cataracts as humans and they suffer more silently. Their voices are miffed and with the cloudy eye, their zeal for life gets further shattered. Cataract surgeries for pets include removing the natural clouded lens with a new artificial lens. The surgery is done applying local anesthesia and takes less than an hour. There are also various eye drops available which use the formula of Carsinosine to fight ageing of eye. It treats senile cataracts by increasing lens transparency.

A product for pet cataracts doing the rounds these days is Bright eye drops for Pet cataracts. Its usage is certified by American associations. It is a non-toxic, completely hypoallergenic drop and does not contain animal ingredients. It protects the eye against the free radicals( the oxidizing agents) with its amalgam of agents of anti-glycation, lubricants, and agents of oxidation. The first one frees sugar from protein and thus protects the tissue. The last protects the lipolytes in the eye against any damage. It is advisable to give a couple of drops to the pets daily. With more severe symptoms persisting, the dosage can be increased in accordance.

Kathy Burns-millyard asked:


A good diet and plenty of exercise are important to a dog’s health, but they can’t make a dog totally immune to illness. Early detection is the key to helping your dog overcome any health problem. If your pet’s stools become very loose, or you notice a marked decrease in your dog’s appetite and/or that she is very lethargic, she may just have a short-term “bug.” On the other hand, if any symptoms continue for more than a few days, you should have your veterinarian examine her for parasites and infections.

Diarrhea is a common symptom in dogs, especially puppies. It can be triggered by stress or a sudden change in food, but also by a virus, bacteria or parasites. Diarrhea causes dehydration, which can be deadly to dogs. It is extremely dangerous in puppies, because they dehydrate faster than mature dogs.

If your dog has diarrhea for more than a day, contact your veterinarian for further instructions. You will probably be asked to collect a sample and bring it in so they can examine it to determine the cause and proper treatment.

Coughing, sneezing, and discharge from your dog’s nose and/or eyes often indicate a respiratory infection. A lethargic dog with no appetite is likely fighting an Upper Respiratory Infection (URI). URI, caused by airborne viruses and bacteria, is highly contagious among dogs, but is not transmitted between dogs and humans. Early detection of URI is important; ignored dogs suffer from severe dehydration and risk developing pneumonia.

Bortadella, also called ‘kennel cough” is another contagious respiratory disease commonly contracted in animal shelters, boarding kennels, or anywhere groups of dogs have close contact with one another. It is a short-term disease, and most dogs get over it with a few days of rest and tender loving care from you. It is possible to have your dog vaccinated against Bortadella – a good idea if you plan on boarding her or placing her in “doggie daycare.”

Vaccinations are also available to protect your dog against more deadly diseases such as rabies, distemper and parvovirus. Most municipalities require that all dogs are vaccinated against rabies; some include distemper and parvovirus as well. Making these vaccinations mandatory protects the health of all dogs, and, in the case of rabies, human health as well. If your dog was vaccinated as a puppy, she’s off to a good start. However, without yearly booster shots, your dog is at risk of great suffering from one of these diseases.

Dogs serve as hosts to a number of parasites. You will probably be asked to bring a fecal sample to your dog’s yearly vet appointment, so that the staff can check for the presence of internal parasites. If you notice small, rice-like granules on your pet’s bedding or around her anus, she is suffering from an infestation of worms and needs to be seen by your vet to get proper treatment. Other parasites take up residence on the outside of your dog’s body. Mange and sarcoptic mites live on the hair follicles and skin of dogs, while ear mites live on the inside of the ear. These parasites are so small you might not see them, but they cause your dog extreme discomfort. Head shaking and pawing at ears are signs of ear mites. Frequent scratching and skin-biting can indicate either skin mites or a dog’s worst enemy: fleas.