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If you notice a bluish tinge to your dog's eyes that was not there previously, you should seek veterinary attention immediately. A bluish tinge to the globe can indicate increased pressure within the eyeball, which is glaucoma. Untreated, glaucoma is a very painful eye condition which can lead to blindness. Because it is often genetic, it often leads to blindness in both eyes. Dogs such as Cocker Spaniels, Shih Tzu and Chinies Shar-Pei are particularly prone to glaucoma. They should be screened for glaucoma on a yearly basis. The diagnostic test for glaucoma is a measuring of the pressure within the eyeball, done with an instrument called a tonometer. New tonometers are digital and provide quick, accurate results, but are very expensive, so may not be available in every practice. Be sure to ask your veterinarian if the office hasa tonometer before you have your dog's eyes checked. If the blue color is in the iris, or the colored ring around the pupil, it is probably a normal coloration of the iris, but be sure to have it checked out if it is something new.
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RafaSome dogs of northern breeds like the Siberian husky or the Alaskan Malamute have lighter coloured eyes to prevent snowblindness when working outdoors. Even pure-breds can have mismatched eyes so it's nothing to worry about. If your dog is a cross he most likely has somewhat of a northern background.
Dogs, like human beings, eventually become less able to produce melanin pigment for either their hair or their eyes, as they age, so hair can turn white and eyes can turn blue (the blue color is not caused by a blue pigment, but is caused by the diffraction of light, by a small amount of melanin, the pigment which in larger quantity gives a brown color).
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Are all cats born with blue eyes?
No, not all cats are born with blue eyes. Kittens are usually born with blue eyes, but their eye color can change as they grow older due to genetics. Most cats' eyes will change to their permanent color by the time they are 3 months old.
What color are a lion's eyes?
usually they are mainly brown or hazel.when they are a baby there eyes are blue. and when they are older they are older they turn yellow when about 10
What kind of dog breeds have green eyes?
Green eyes are rare in dogs. Some dog breeds that may have a higher likelihood of having green eyes include Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, and Siberian Huskies. However, eye color can vary even within the same breed.
What animal has red eyes at night?
Some animals that can have red eyes at night include certain species of nocturnal predators such as owls, raccoons, and some types of spiders. This red eyeshine is caused by a special reflective layer behind the retina called the tapetum lucidum that helps them see better in low-light conditions.
Do mongooses eyes turn red when they are mad?
No, mongooses' eyes do not turn red when they are mad. Their eyes remain the same color regardless of their emotions.
