What are the symptoms of an eye infection in a Pomeranian?

What are the symptoms of an eye infection in a Pomeranian?

For some reason eye problems in Pomeranians can become big problems very quickly. Untreated, these symptoms such as; redness in the eye, discharge, excessive tearing, swelling and a constant pawing at their eyes can turn into severe cases at the blink of an eye, pun intended.

What kind of problems can a Pomeranian have?

Neurological problems such as the one’s we noticed in our “Little” Sophia can be seen as disorientation, incoordination, severe lethargy, unresponsiveness, and in severe cases, coma.

Do you need to take your Pomeranian to the vet?

Your Pomeranian may seem fine because they are pretty tough dog but you still need to bring them to the Vet. Invisible injuries, ones not seen by the naked eye can have devastating effects if not treated efficiently.

How does PRA affect a boxer dog’s eyes?

This is a genetic, inherited disease that affects the retina of a dog’s eyes. Both eyes will be affected at the same time. The dog does not feel any pain. Unfortunately, all Boxer dogs with PRA will eventually become blind. Symptoms do vary in Boxer dogs with this eye disease, however things to look out for are:

Why does your Pomeranian have watery eyes?

A Pomeranian can get watery eyes due to either viral or allergic conjunctivitis. Typical signs include puffy eyelids and redness. The discharge won’t be a clear, watery fluid.

What are the health issues of a Pomeranian?

Pomeranian Health Problems. Common pomeranian health problems include health issues that usually affect small breed dogs, such as hypoglycemia, tracheal collapse, and dental problems. Pomeranians also tend to be affected by luxating patella, some eye problems, hypothyroidism, and more.

Is a Pomeranian healthy?

The Pomeranian is typically a very healthy and long-living breed of dog. However, although they have relatively few wellness issues, they do have some common health problems, similar to all breeds of dogs. One of the most common health issues with Pomeranians is obesity.

What kind of health issues do Pomeranians have?

Every Pomeranian that I have had, had cataracts to some degree. Our Mika before she died had developed Cataracts that made her unable to judge distances and sometimes prevented her from going down the stairs. Some other symptoms other than cloudy eyes, are redness or swelling on or around the eye.

Why does my Pomeranian have a lot of Tears?

It has numbers that give a reading of how much tears are being made. A range of 15 – 20mm per minute is normal. If the dog is a senior, then a lower reading would be normal. There are a couple of possible health problems that can cause too much tears to be produced. This is the number one reason why a Pomeranian has clear, watery eyes.

What to do if your Pomeranian has cataracts?

When a Pomeranin has really long eyelashes, the eyelashes can be actually poking them in the eye and causing discomfort. Most often the eyelashes doing the poking can be removed through very simple electrolysis procedure and your furry baby will recover in no time. Every Pomeranian that I have had, had cataracts to some degree.