by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Dec 2, 2015 | Senior Pet Care
Establishing care with a veterinarian Gilbert AZ who knows you and your pet is important throughout your pet’s life but especially when your pet is aging. Well cared for pets will live long, happy and healthy lives. But as our furry friends get older, they will slow...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Disease Testing, Eye Surgery, Glaucoma Testing, In-House Laboratory, Senior Pet Care
Disease of the Optic Nerve in Cats Glaucoma is a condition in which high pressure occurs in the eye, with a failure of normal fluid drainage from the eye. A chronic condition with pressure against the optic nerve will eventually cause permanent damage to the optic...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Disease Testing, Eye Surgery, Glaucoma Testing, In-House Laboratory, Senior Pet Care
Glaucoma is a condition in which pressure is placed on the eye, causing inadequate fluid drainage in the eye. If the condition becomes chronic or persists without treatment, it will eventually cause permanent damage to the optic nerve, resulting in blindness. Glaucoma...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Disease Testing, Eye Surgery, Glaucoma Testing, In-House Laboratory, Senior Pet Care
Many different conditions can cause glaucoma. Glaucoma is classified as either primary or secondary in animals. Primary Glaucoma is an inherited condition. Primary glaucoma occurs in many breeds of dogs, including the American Cocker Spaniel, Basset Hound, Chow Chow,...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Disease Testing, Eye Surgery, Glaucoma Testing, In-House Laboratory, Senior Pet Care
Glaucoma is increased pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure = IOP). Cells inside the eye produce a clear fluid (“aqueous humor”) that maintains the shape of the eye and nourishes the tissues inside the eye. (Note: aqueous humor is NOT the same fluid as tears....
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Senior Pet Care
Keeping your pet healthy for many years is our goal at Anasazi Animal Clinic. Take advantage of our Senior Wellness program, a group of diagnostic tests recommended annually for pets 6 years or older. Pets age much faster than humans, but serious health problems can...
