Many infants suffer from eye problems. It is quite common. Here is a guide to six eye problems that new parents might face with their babies. 1) Clogged Tear Duct My daughter was born with a clogged tear duct. From the first day she had matted tears in her eye lashes and in the corner ...
Since 1999, the beagle has been consistently in the American Kennel Club‘s Ten Most Popular Dog Breeds list. The beagle reached the number 3 spot in 2012. Beagles are easy-going, intelligent and friendly dogs. Unfortunately, record numbers of dogs, including purebred beagles, are being abandoned or surrendered to animal shelters since the worldwide recession ...
Yorkshire Terriers, or Yorkies, are becoming ever more popular nowadays. It appears that just about everyone has at least one. But, even though these tiny dogs are so popular and they are usually considered at healthy breed, there are several health concerns that have been reported. Alopecia is a condition where the Yorkie experiences hair ...
Eye problems in dogs are just as common and can be just as devastating as they are in any other animal, people included. If a beloved pet looses their eye sight, life changing events can occur for the pet and for the pet’s family. The pet will face the rest of it’s life being without ...
Perhaps more than any other sense, most of us fear losing vision the most. While we may know of people with hearing aids and walkers who lead near-normal lives, the thought of not being able to drive (or even walk) to the corner store leads to worries about the lack of independence such a condition ...
Tortoises are highly susceptible to eye health issues, much more so than other reptiles. Most owners of chelonians (the scientific term for turtles and tortoises) will encounter eye issues with their pet at some point, so knowing what to look for and how to treat it can make a huge difference in your tortoise’s long ...
In traditional eastern medicine health problems are believed to be caused by chi blockages. Another acupressure belief is that health issues can be improved by treating the appropriate meridians to release the chi blockages. Eye problems are associated with the liver and the liver meridian. The lens and pupil are associated with the kidney meridian, ...
It can be frightening to see tiny specks of flood your field of vision. Those specks are known as eye floaters and a relatively common phenomenon particularly in older people and those who are near-sighted. They are usually dark in color and may resemble black spots. When people experience them, they’re sometimes concerned that they’re ...
