Eye Injuries In Pets
An Overview of Pet Eye Injuries from Atlas Animal Hospital & Emergency Vancouver
There are a number of common injuries that we see in our clinic in Vancouver. Some of the most common injuries involved broken bones, lacerations, and bruises. At the same time, there are a number of other injuries that we see as well. Often, our veterinarians are asked to help treat eye injuries. If a pet suffers an ocular injury, this can create serious problems for them. Some of these injuries might even require surgery For this reason, everyone needs to find a reliable vet clinic to take their pets to- The team from Atlas Animal Hospital a Emergency, in Vancouver, is here to make sure that everyone in the local area has a place to take their pet in the event of an eye injury.
The Treatment of an Eye Injury in a Pet
A pet can suffer an eye injury in any number of ways. Sometimes, a pet sustains an eye injury because he or she suffered a blunt blow to the head or face. In other cases, the eye injury might be due to penetration of the cornea. When a pet comes to see us with an eye injury, there are a number of steps that we can take. First, a veterinarian is going to evaluate the injury using a physical exam. We want to see how bad the injury is. If there is an object in the eye, where the object is located, and just how far back the object has penetrated. Sometimes, we will use imaging scans to get a better look at the area.
Next, the veterinarian will begin the treatment process. Sometimes, the pet will need to go to the operating room and have the object removed there. After this, we will repair any of the other structures that might have also been damaged. Finally, we will make sure the pet makes a full recovery. This might involve a series of follow-up visits to make sure that the site is healing as it should. Most of our pets will make a full recovery.
Next, the veterinarian will begin the treatment process. Sometimes, the pet will need to go to the operating room and have the object removed there. After this, we will repair any of the other structures that might have also been damaged. Finally, we will make sure the pet makes a full recovery. This might involve a series of follow-up visits to make sure that the site is healing as it should. Most of our pets will make a full recovery.
Prompt Diagnosis and Treatment at Our Vancouver Vet Clinic
Our Vancouver vet clinic can check your pet’s symptoms and general health to see whether he is suffering from asthma or from some other medical condition- (A respiratory infection, heartworm infestation, or heat stroke can mimic the effects of asthma, to name just three examples) Diagnostic procedures such as X-rays, bronchoscopy, and tracheal wash can help us understand your pet’s condition. We then administer a drug called epinephrine to stop an attack, reverse the airway swelling, and help your pet breathe normally again. Our vet team can show you how administer this drug to your cat at home with an inhaler We can also recommend specific environmental or lifestyle changes to help your pet avoid asthma triggers.
