What causes hair loss around a dog’s eyes? That’s a question I get from concerned pet parents way more often than you’d think. As a veterinary assistant with a nutrition focus, I’ve seen firsthand how alarming it can be to notice your dog losing fur near their eyes—especially when it happens suddenly or without any…
So, you’ve just noticed your pup has one eye looking puffier than usual, and now you’re frantically googling what to do if your dog has a swollen eye. First—take a breath. I’ve been there more times than I can count in my years working as a Veterinary Assistant, especially with a focus on nutrition and…
When I first started working as a veterinary assistant, I never imagined how common chronic dry eyes in dogs actually are. Back then, I thought it was just an occasional issue, maybe something older dogs dealt with here and there. But fast forward a few years — after helping dozens of pet parents navigate eye…
Watching your dog suffer from itchy, irritated eyes can be heartbreaking. As a pet nutritionist and pet care expert, I’ve seen plenty of cases where pups come into the clinic with red, watery eyes, constantly pawing at their face. The culprit? Eye allergies. Whether it’s pollen, dust, or certain foods, allergies can make life miserable…