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First Aid: Eye Problems, Part Two

A QUICK RECAP: My Moose dog was having some eye issues. He was pawing at his face all night, his poor little eye was all squinty, and there was a clear gooey discharge. Of course I freaked. Thank goodness the vet was willing to squeeze us in! By the time we got to Beach Animal Hospital (our vet), Moosie was acting more like his usual self. He even had his squinty eye open. In his exploration of the waiting room, he hopped up on the scale… to my dismay, he’s GAINED weight. Doc Moreau joined us in the exam room … Continue reading →

First Aid: Eye Problems

Late last night my Moose started to have some trouble with his left eye. He was pawing at it constantly, and there was a clear gooey discharge. Like any concerned parent would do, I tried to pry his eye open for a look. No dice. Moose was not interested in having me investigate his eye problem. So… the pawing continued. All night long. This morning? Same story. Pawing at his eye, clear discharge. The area around the affected eye is warm to the touch, warmer than the other eye. It seems to be a little swollen, as far as I … Continue reading →