Blindness Looms for Your Furry Friend: How Corneal Ulcers Threaten Your Pet's Vision and What You Can Do About It

Now this right here is a reaction post to @futurekr post on Coneal ulcer in pets I don't know the best way to convince you, but you really have to check out that post if you haven't, especially if you have got pet or pets that you love and you definitely won't want to see anything happen to their eye sight or visual acuity. The post is just a 5 minutes read. A 5 minute that gives you insights into a new condition in pets and it doesn't stop there, it gives you insight on how to protect them.

So here I am, after reading futurekr's post about corneal ulcers in pets, honestly, my first thought was "Oh no, is my dog blind?!" Then I remembered that I don't have a dog. So I jumped on to my next thought like someone about to miss a ride: "Wow, I really don't know anything about corneal ulcers." No one is an island and there goes the saying, learning never ends right?

I mean, I knew what a cornea was which is the transparent shiny membrane that makes up the front of the eyeball right, but I didn't realize it could get ulcers as a matter of fact I had to google just to be sure I wasn't just being misinformed. I always thought ulcers were for stomachs, not eyes! But apparently, dogs can get corneal ulcers for all sorts of reasons, including rubbing their eyes on the carpet or getting drywall dust in their eyes. Who knew right?

The post went on to describe all the different layers of the cornea and how a corneal ulcer can lead to a descemetocele, which is a serious condition where the eye can collapse and suffer irreparable damage. Yikes! frankly, I don't think.... as a matter of fact or facts actually-- I don't think I want to think about thinking about what that would look like. You feel me! but anyways it is what it is

But the best part of the post was when @futurekr highlighted the different types of E-collars that can be used to protect a dog's eye. Apparently, there are "donut" styles that are no good for eye protection. I can just picture a dog wearing a donut-shaped E-collar, bumping into walls and doorways because it can't see where it's going. Talk about a hilarious sight!

All joking aside, I'm glad I read futurekr's post. It's might not look like it, but it's crucial to be aware of the different health issues that can affect our furry friends, and corneal ulcers are no laughing matter. But sometimes a little humor can help us remember important information, even if it's about something as serious as our pets' health. So the very next time you out and you see a dog wearing a donut-shaped E-collar, just remember: it's not about fashion, it's about eye protection!

Again and again, you might want to check the post for some insight. Help your pet stay safe and healthy

Thanks for your time, sayonara 🖐️

References

1. futurekr post in stemsocial
2. .Metro-Vet
3. .Hillspet