Dennis Brooks has a lot of letters after his name; D.V.M., PhD, Diplomate ACVO and Professor at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. His look may not be what you’re used to in veterinarians. Indeed, he’s negotiating with a group in Montana about coming up for a talk. “They said if I came [...]
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca. KCS. Or, dry eye, as it’s commonly known. Broken down, the first word refers to the parts of the eye usually affected in the condition. “Kerato” refers to the cornea, or clear part of the eye. “Conjunct” refers to the conjunctiva, the thin tissue that covers and protects the rest of the eye. [...]
Your dog (or cat) is going blind. You have no experience with a blind pet. You don’t know what to expect. You don’t know how to cope. Fortunately, your pet does. Our only remaining dog, Pearl, is experiencing a degenerative retinal condition that is causing a gradual deterioration of her vision. Fortunately it is so [...]
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