If your pet is currently suffering from an eye infection, a veterinarian can help. A veterinarian can help provide medication right away to prevent complications from pet eye infections, as well as conduct follow-up care to make sure any traces of your pet eye infection is gone. At Fort Hunt Animal Hospital in Alexandria, VA, we help pets recover from a variety of medical and physical ailments including pet eye infections. We want you to know that we'll be with you every step of the way to provide the best medication, follow-up care, and initial exams to determine the state of your pet's eye health.
What Causes Pet Eye Infections?
Pet eye infections have a variety of causes. Some of the most common include bacterial infections, fungal infections, viral infections such as those caused by the herpes virus, and also allergies. In addition, your pet might suffer from an eye infection if they were recently in a fight and suffered from an eye wound. If your pet is suffering from an eye infection, it's important to know that they also run the risk of spreading that infection from one eye to the other. If your pet is prone to eye infections, it's worth seeing what changes you can make to prevent future ones as well.
How Does a Veterinarian Treat Pet Eye Infections?
Our vet will conduct a full physical exam that can include looking at your pet's eye, as well as other injuries to the area to determine just how damaged the eye is. They can recommend medications, such as eye drops and painkillers, or in worst-case scenarios, eye surgery to help get rid of the infection and prevent complications.
Find the Best Pet Care Today At Fort Hunt Animal Hospital
Don't take pet eye infections lightly. Call Fort Hunt Animal Hospital today at (703) 360-6100 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian.
