And this time, they could need surgery.
Deep ulcers in your pet’s eyes are more concerning than superficial ulcers and can lead to total loss of vision or rupture. These bad ulcers can start from a variety of scenarios, one of them being trauma from foreign objects like sticks, toys, or cat claw injuries —yikes! These types of ulcers can even start from a bacterial infection.
The bottom line is, deep ulcers require immediate attention. Some ulcers may be more severe than others; this is often an emergency that requires urgent surgery upon diagnosis. You don’t want your furry friend’s eye to rupture, causing more damage and further distress to you as the pet parent. But at Visionary Vet Services, you’re in good hands.
If you have a dog, conjunctival grafts are often performed by a vet ophthalmologist to help heal the ulcer. But with a cat on the other hand, a corneal sequestrum is often linked with ulcers, and do require a more surgical intervention.¹
Whichever is recommended by your vet ophthalmologist, we will perform close post-operative monitoring to ensure your pet is happy and healthy once they leave our office.
But we’re here for you, so you can come into my office and discuss ways to help. Additionally, you can check out all of the services we offer here. We’re excited to meet you and your pet.
