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08th September 2009
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin mucous membrane covering the majority of the eye-ball and lining the eyelids. The disease is common amongst children, largely because of their tendency to rub their eyes when they are tired - ... Read >
Author: Mick B19th August 2009
When we think of tears, we usually think of sadness, grief, joy or other strong emotions. The phrase "Not a dry eye in the house" sums up our reaction to weddings, funerals and other life-changing events. Movies that make us cry even have their own specia... Read >
Author: Dr. Doolen30th June 2009
An eye infection is a relatively general description of a medical condition that may result in discomfort, discharge and abnormal appearance of a dog's eyes and surrounding tissue.
Conjunctivitis
This is generally the most common type of eye infectio... Read >
Author: Cristian Stan27th June 2009
If you’ve ever seen a dog with red or brown marks in the areas around and just under the eyes, you’ve seen a dog that is suffering from tear staining . The staining can matte around the dog’s eyes and leave a gooey, thick mess that is hard to clean.... Read >
Author: happytails05th June 2009
Dry eyes can occur for a variety of reasons, some which may be attributable to contact wear and others can develop for other reasons. If your dry eyes are a result of contact wear or overwork, you can simply switch lenses or wear your lenses for shorter p... Read >
Author: petersonbran27th March 2009
One dilemma which a lot of canines will encounter is hip dysplasia, especially a problem for bigger pets, but pugs can also be prone to have this problem. Hip Dysplasia occurs when there is some malformation of the hip joint and the femur bone does not fi... Read >
Author: villenoire27th March 2009
Hip Dysplasia occurs when there is some malformation of the hip joint and the femur bone does not fit correctly, which can cause the dog a lot of pain and in severe cases the dog may need surgery or have to be put down. A proper diet along with a pattern ... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
Hip Dysplasia is actually a common problem among many dogs, particularly larger breeds, but pugs are also particularly susceptible to this condition. Hip Dysplasia occurs when there is some malformation of the hip joint and the femur bone does not fit cor... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
Hip Dysplasia is a condition caused when the hip joint and the femur do not fit together correctly, resulting in pain and stiffness for the dog, or in more severe cases, the need for surgery or euthanasia. A proper diet along with a pattern of exercises o... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
Hip Dysplasia occurs when there is some malformation of the hip joint and the femur bone does not fit correctly, which can cause the dog a lot of pain and in severe cases the dog may need surgery or have to be put down. A proper diet along with a pattern ... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
A lot of pain may be caused in cases of hip dysplasia to the dog due to the malformation of the hip joint and femur bones and in the some cases, will need immediate surgery, or in the worst case, will need to be put to sleep. A proper diet along with a pa... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
Hip Dysplasia is actually a common problem among many dogs, particularly larger breeds, but pugs are also particularly susceptible to this condition. A lot of pain may be caused in cases of hip dysplasia to the dog due to the malformation of the hip joint... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
Hip Dysplasia occurs when there is some malformation of the hip joint and the femur bone does not fit correctly, which can cause the dog a lot of pain and in severe cases the dog may need surgery or have to be put down. A proper diet along with a pattern ... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
Hip Dysplasia occurs when there is some malformation of the hip joint and the femur bone does not fit correctly, which can cause the dog a lot of pain and in severe cases the dog may need surgery or have to be put down. A proper diet along with a pattern ... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
As you probably know, all dogs have certain health problems that need to be looked out for, especially when a dog gets into its older years, but if you know the specific risks for the type of dog you own you will know what to look for and how to got about... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
Hip Dysplasia is actually a common problem among many dogs, particularly larger breeds, but pugs are also particularly susceptible to this condition. Hip Dysplasia occurs when there is some malformation of the hip joint and the femur bone does not fit cor... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
Hip Dysplasia occurs when there is some malformation of the hip joint and the femur bone does not fit correctly, which can cause the dog a lot of pain and in severe cases the dog may need surgery or have to be put down. A proper diet along with a pattern ... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
Hip Dysplasia is a condition caused when the hip joint and the femur do not fit together correctly, resulting in pain and stiffness for the dog, or in more severe cases, the need for surgery or euthanasia. A proper diet along with a pattern of exercises o... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
A lot of pain may be caused in cases of hip dysplasia to the dog due to the malformation of the hip joint and femur bones and in the some cases, will need immediate surgery, or in the worst case, will need to be put to sleep. Cases that are less serious a... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
A lot of pain may be caused in cases of hip dysplasia to the dog due to the malformation of the hip joint and femur bones and in the some cases, will need immediate surgery, or in the worst case, will need to be put to sleep. Cases that are less serious a... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
One dilemma which a lot of canines will encounter is hip dysplasia, especially a problem for bigger pets, but pugs can also be prone to have this problem. Hip Dysplasia occurs when there is some malformation of the hip joint and the femur bone does not fi... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
Hip Dysplasia is actually a common problem among many dogs, particularly larger breeds, but pugs are also particularly susceptible to this condition. A lot of pain may be caused in cases of hip dysplasia to the dog due to the malformation of the hip joint... Read >
Author: villenoire20th March 2009
Hip Dysplasia is actually a common problem among many dogs, particularly larger breeds, but pugs are also particularly susceptible to this condition. A lot of pain may be caused in cases of hip dysplasia to the dog due to the malformation of the hip joint... Read >
Author: villenoire06th December 2008
As we age our vision changes either from the normal aging process or age-related eye diseases. While some changes such as tearing, floaters and the need for reading glasses to see fine print maybe little more than inconveniences more serious age-related ... Read >
Author: Chris Carter21st July 2008
The Persian is one of the oldest cats in existence, with records of its presence dating back to times of Pharaohs in Egypt. It is generally believed though that the cat originated in Persia, now known as Iran. They were brought over to Europe centuries ag... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Himalayan is a breed of long-haired felines. It is a very popular and pretty cat. The cat originated in 1930 in United States through breeding of Persian and Siamese cats. The objective was to create a breed with the long hair of the Persian and the point... Read >
Author: Ailurophile23rd May 2008
The reddish/brownish marks on the inside corner just below the eyes of our dogs we all know as tear stains. You see them most often on light-colored fur, which makes the tear stains more visible. As the name “tear stains” suggests, they are caused by ... Read >
Author: Jay Jacovitz07th February 2008
Description
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva-the transparent membrane that lines the eyelids and the eyeball. Conjunctivitis is caused by a highly contagious viral or bacterial infection or by an allergic reaction in the eye. Infant... Read >
Author: Alien22nd May 2007
Dry eyes are a common problem that can be caused by multiple factors. All patients over 60 years old have dry eyes to some extent but even younger patients can have problems because not only age but also several drugs, surgery (e.g. LASIK, Blepharoplasty,... Read >
12th March 2007
I'm assuming that you grew up with the same stereotypes around you that I was subjected to. Real men don't cry. Real men are not soft or gentle. Real men don't show emotion or vulnerability. Stuff like that. I don't know where that neanderthal, troglodyte... Read >
Author: Tony Thomas03rd February 2007
If you among many people that are thinking about have laser vision correction surgery done, it is a good idea to do so. After having the surgery, the candidate will no longer have to be dependent on glasses and contact lenses.
People with certain v... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th November 2006
If you are looking into having corrective laser eye surgery, this must mean that you have vision problems. Most people with vision problems are dependant on contact lenses or glasses to see correctly. Once you have the laser eye surgery to correct your vi... Read >
Author: Penni Markle27th September 2006
While dry skin is often just that, it is also a symptom of many other physical problems. Shielding lotion is now recommended by thousands of doctors to treat and prevent dry skin, but if you also have other symptoms, then it is wise to see a medical docto... Read >
Author: No Last Name03rd August 2006
Lasik surgery can be great to correct your vision so that you no longer need contacts or glasses. However, just like with any other surgery, there are some discomforts that you might have. One of the most common discomforts that may occur is dry eye after... Read >
Author: Penni Markle28th July 2006
What are some of the possible complications of Lasik eye surgery?
Undercorrection this occurs when the expected vision correction falls short of the desired outcome. This occurs more commonly with patients who have a high degree of nearsightedness (... Read >
Author: Beth Gabriel30th June 2006
Back in 1985, which I now realize is more than 20 years ago, a homeless man stood at the corner of College and Yonge streets, in downtown Toronto, begging for money. This was his cry:
"Quarter! Quarter! Dime! . . . Nickel! . . . Eeeeeeeeven a penny wil... Read >
Author: Alan Sharpe
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