Why are my dog’s eyes cloudy?

Dog in fall leaves with cataracts and cloudy eyes.

This is a common question that many pooch parents have. You come into the vet office thinking your dog has cataracts, but that may not actually be the case. There are other conditions that make your dog’s eyes cloudy, especially if your dog is getting older. 

How to keep your pet’s eyes healthy

Dog eyes close up.

Getting regular checkups at your primary vet is on many people’s radars. However, visiting a veterinary ophthalmologist is often overlooked, yet it’s a necessary part of taking care of your pet.

Intro to Dr. Lindsay Seyer

Dr. Lindsay Seyer

Ever since I was a child, I wanted to be a vet. In fact, when I was 8 years old, I painted a self-portrait in art class about what I wanted to be when I grew up, and you guessed it—that painting is of a vet!

How to prepare your home for a blind dog

Did you just get word that your dog is blind? That’s a tough thing to hear, but we’re here to guide you along the way. Believe it or not, pets can still have a very good quality of life even if blind…

Why is my dog scratching himself?

Dog eyes being examined.

Allergy season is here. But environmental allergies aren’t the only nuisance this time around. In fact, allergic conditions like atopic dermatitis with chronic inflammation can happen any time of the year. The good news is, there are different ways you can help your very deserving dog—especially if you have a bulldog, as they are more prone to these types of allergies. 

Let’s clear up the facts about cataracts

Dr. Lindsay Seyer examining a dog's eyes.

So, your pet’s eyes are starting to look a little different. What’s up with that? Your furry friend could have a cataract—an opacity within the lens of the eye. This can be due to age, genetics, diabetes, and other inherited causes, and they are way more common than you would think.