​​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.

“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.”   ​