My dog has big eyes. Are certain breeds more at risk for glaucoma?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry to hear that Copper is having ocular issues. Given your description, I would absolutely have Copper seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye) is incredibly painful and requires emergency treatment. Your veterinarian will be able to examine Copper and measure the pressures inside his eyes to determine what sort of therapy he needs. If addressed quickly, there is a chance of regaining vision. If left untreated, Copper will become irreversibly blind. I hope this is helpful!

When a dog has glaucoma in one eye, there is an increased risk of developing it in the other eye. Now it is possible that Ella has an infection causing the symptoms you are seeing from her remaining eye, but you cannot rule out glaucoma without a vet visit. I'd recommend taking her into the vet as soon as possible to have her eye examined and treated as need. I hope this helps.

Ouch, poor Halie! A red lesion on the eye affected by glaucoma could indicate that her eye pressures have increased to such a level that the eye has ruptured. Please take Halie to an ER vet immediately to assess her condition, as this can be extremely painful. Aside from putting an Elizabethan/cone collar on her to prevent further injury, there isn't anything else that you can do at home at this point.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I think the right eye looks slightly larger than the left eye because of the pigmentation of the left eye. I do not think there is anything wrong with her eye at least based on these pictures. However, I do think that she is seriously adorable! If she develops any discharge, redness or excessive blinking, have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment. Otherwise, she is likely going to be ok. Good luck and have a good night!

I would have her eye pressure checked as this can be from a cataract or she could develop glaucoma with increased pressure that can be painful. She may or may not need medication. I alway like to check changes in the eyes just to make sure it's just an aging change and doesn't need treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Abigayle.

I'm glad to help you! No, not from head injuries. For reasons still unknown, almost half of all gliomas occur in brachycephalic or "squash-nosed" breeds such as Boston terriers, bulldogs and boxers, so there may be a genetic component that has not been discovered yet. I hope this helps!

There is no way to prevent eye problems in dogs especially if the eye disease has an underlying genetic component. Cataracts and glaucoma can be seen at any age but often times will show up after about 8 years of age. All you can do is to keep him as healthy as possible overall. Be sure to have a yearly veterinary exam done. Keeping him at his ideal weight is one of the biggest things you can do to keep him healthy. There are some eye "vitamins" you can purchase that may help. I don't think anyone knows the true efficacy of them but they won't hurt if you want to use one. Here is an example: ( https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Mercola-Eye-Support-Pets/dp/B00SM4KT66 ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.