We’re well aware of our furry friend’s heightened sense of smell and hearing that help them perform their day to day duties, whether that be as a guard dog, hunting dog, or couch cuddler. Even with their strong abilities in other sensory departments, our pups still rely heavily on their vision to get around as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n
Keeping your dog’s eyes healthy<\/a> is just another responsibility we have as pet parents. While you should always consult your vet if you have concerns about any part of Fido’s health, these are some everyday things to keep in mind for maintaining your dog’s eyesight.<\/p>\n One easy and simple step you can start taking for the benefit of Fido’s eyesight moisturizing. Dogs with chronically dry eyes<\/a> can experience decreased vision clarity. If it’s a dry time of the year, you live in a typically dry\/dusty climate, or you’ve just noticed your dog’s eyes have been dry – consider canine replacement tears<\/a>. The extra moisture these eye drops provide can make a significant impact on Fido’s quality of vision.<\/p>\n You can find all three of these nutrients can be found in cold-water fish, but let’s individually break down the unique qualities and benefits each offers to Fido’s eyesight.<\/p>\n Zinc<\/strong><\/p>\n Found in: lentils, spinach, liver, and seafood<\/em><\/p>\n Taurine<\/strong><\/p>\n Found in: meat and seafood<\/em><\/p>\n Omega-3 Fatty Acids<\/strong><\/p>\n Found in: cold-water fish like salmon, sardines, and cod<\/em><\/p>\n Eyebright is a flowering plant, also known as Euphrasia, so the\u00a0name in itself already suggests it has eyesight benefits. It’s known to help with seasonal allergies that cause eye irritation. Usually, you purchase this plant in tea form, brew it, and wet a soft piece of cotton with it to be applied to as a topical compress. It can also be sprinkled on Fido’s food in powder or tea form.<\/p>\n But just like any of these other suggestions – consult with your dog’s vet first to ensure it’ll fit into their diet.<\/p>\nAvoiding Eye Dryness<\/h3>\n
Zinc,\u00a0Taurine, &\u00a0Omega-3 Fatty Acids<\/h3>\n
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Eyebright<\/h3>\n
Carotenoids<\/h3>\n