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Causes of Cataracts in Dogs

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The causes of cataracts in dogs include heredity, increasing age, malnutrition, high myopia, glaucoma, diabetes, etc. First of all, if it is caused by genetics, increasing age and malnutrition, then this situation is a normal physiological phenomenon and can be restored to normal by adjusting your lifestyle without medication. Secondly, if the eyes are accompanied by other symptoms, such as vision loss, eye pain, tearing, weight loss, etc., they need to be treated with drugs and surgery. If necessary, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular hospital for a comprehensive examination in time, and then take corresponding treatment measures according to the specific conditions of the condition.

1. Heredity

If one or both parents of a dog suffer from a disease, it may cause the disease to be passed on to the next generation. This is a normal phenomenon and the development of the disease needs to be observed at any time.

2. Increasing age

As the dog ages, the retina will age, thereby increasing the risk of cataracts. You need to take good care of your eyes and rinse them with running water to relieve eye discomfort.

3. Malnutrition

If you are picky about food and have a partial eclipse for a long time, it will lead to a lack of a large number of nutrients in the body, thus inducing this disease. If you need to adjust your eating habits, you can give your dog some nutritious foods such as carrots, tomatoes, beef, and chicken breasts, which will help control the disease.

4. High myopia

If the dog itself has high myopia, it will cause retinal damage and induce cataracts. You need to follow the doctor's advice through laser treatment, and you can also take nerve-nourishing drugs as directed by the doctor.

5. Glaucoma

It is an increase in intraocular pressure that causes progressive optic nerve damage and visual field defects, which can lead to retinal damage and cataracts. If not treated in time, it may affect normal vision, leading to Decreased vision and blurry vision. You need to use eye drops to lower intraocular pressure as directed by your doctor.

6. Diabetes

Usually caused by genetic and autoimmune abnormality, symptoms such as polyphagia, polyuria, and weight loss may occur. When the glucose content in the body continues to increase, it may Damage the ocular nerve and induce cataracts. You need to take anti-diabetic drugs specifically for pets as directed by your doctor.

During the treatment, good eye care is required, and the dog cannot be allowed to play for a long time to avoidTo avoid causing excessive eye fatigue and affecting recovery from disease.


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