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I Can See Clearly Now: Your Dog's Eye Health

1/23/2017

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​​While dogs have extremely strong senses of smell and hearing, their sense of sight is also important in helping them live a healthy and well-rounded life.
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​Dogs, just like people, can potentially develop a plethora of ocular (eye) problems.  Some of these problems can immediately affect your dog’s vision, while others, if left untreated, can negatively impact your dog’s vision over time.  It is always strongly advised that any ocular problems be evaluated immediately by your veterinarian.  While your regular veterinarian is equipped to treat many ocular diseases, there are some cases that may require referral to a veterinary ophthalmology specialist.  To get the lowdown on canine eye issues, I’ve consulted my veterinarian friend Dr. Alisha Selzner from Companion Pet Hospital in Fishkill.
“When it comes to ocular issues, you should never take a ‘wait and see’ approach, because that ‘wait and see’ approach could be detrimental to the health of your dog's eyes, and your dog’s overall quality of life,” explains Dr. Selzner.  "Even if you have leftover medications (either prescription or over the-counter) from a previous eye issue or from another dog, you should NEVER begin treating your pet’s eyes without first discussing the case with your veterinarian."  Dr. Selzner continues, “Using an inappropriate medication or supplement to treat an eye problem can potentially make the problem much worse.  If an ocular problem is noted after hours, please contact your local veterinary emergency clinic.”   ​
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​The eye is a very complex structure, with many different anatomical parts and functions.  Therefore, it’s best left to the professionals who understand this anatomy and can assess the eyes in an educated manner.

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New Beginnings – Starting the New Year Off Right by Strengthening Your Bond With Your Dog

1/9/2017

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​It’s so common – the New Year’s resolution that flops.  We start out gung-ho and then fade after a couple of months, or maybe even a few weeks.  Why?  Because many of us choose New Year’s resolutions that are quite difficult, unrealistic, or beyond reasonable expectations.  It’s been said that the best way to keep a New Year’s resolution is to make it clearly attainable in small steps that you can easily add into your lifestyle routine (that way it doesn’t seem like you are making major changes).  One of the best New Year’s resolutions that I can think of?  Increasing your bond with your dog!
Having a strong bond with your dog by making time for him, finding things you can do together, meeting his needs so he can meet yours, and providing positive and respectable leadership means that you won’t find your dog with behavioral issues that involve more time and patience to fix.  You’ll both be happy and he will be a pleasant addition to your family – not just “one more thing” on your already full plate of life.  So how can you build up your relationship with your dog in a way that is feasible for your busy schedule?
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    ​Certified Canine Behavior Consultant
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