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A. You should see a vet to check what is going on. Opthelmological examination is necessary to make a diagnosis. it can be connected with conjunctivitis, uveitis, high blood pressure, general disease and others.

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Heterochromia is caused by a lack of the pigment melanin in all or part of one eye. In dogs with heterochromia, the lack of melanin causes one of their eyes to appear blue or bluish-white. Heterochromia in dogs is often hereditary, meaning it is passed through their genetic makeup.
According to Irizarry, the mutation of the ALX4 gene in Siberian huskies seems to result in decreased pigment production in the eye. The lack of pigment causes the eye to appear blue.
Unlike other dog breeds, huskies (and non-merle Australian shepherds) aren`t known to experience any hindering genetic defects due to the mutation that causes their blue eye color. Dog owners should be aware, however, that blue eyes in general are naturally more sun sensitive.
All Husky pups are born with blue eyes. They stay blue until the pups are 1-2 months old. Only then you can start to tell which ones will become completely brown and which will stay lighter.
Lenticular sclerosis or nuclear sclerosis is the medical term for a bluish transparent haze that develops in the lens of the eye in middle-aged to senior dogs. This is considered a normal change in the lens associated with aging, and is observed as a cloudiness or bluish discoloration on the pupil.
In summary, a blue eye in dogs is often a result of corneal edema. Common causes of corneal edema or a blue eye in dogs include endothelial corneal dystrophy, glaucoma, lens luxation, trauma, and inflammatory conditions.
Siberian Huskies commonly have one eye that is brown and one eye that is blue, but there have been cases of Siberian Huskies having green and even yellow eyes. It should be noted that their eyes tend to change colour at about 6-7 weeks old.
1. White. White Huskies are some of the rarest Huskies you`ll see. In order to be fully white, a Husky needs two parents with the recessive white gene.
The Takeaway. Huskies are loyal dogs, but they`re not loyal in the sense that they`ll follow you around. These dogs need freedom and independence, so they aren`t your standard lap dog at all. Huskies aren`t for everyone at the end of the day and you may prefer other dog breeds and clingy dogs instead!
Huskies are highly intelligent dogs that are known for their problem-solving skills, trainability, and social intelligence. Here are two key reasons why huskies are considered to be among the smartest dog breeds: Adaptability.
Playful and even-tempered, Huskies are generally considered to be good family pets. However, it`s worth noting that these are extremely active dogs and will fit in best with busy families who are out and about a lot.
That said, the trait is still quite rare. In our DNA testing, we`ve found only about 5% of dogs to have the blue eye variant. Genetic variants may cause only one eye to be blue.
Unfortunately, you would be mistaken to think that the same eye drops you use are suitable for dogs. You should not use human eye drops on dogs. If your dog is experiencing eye irritation, contact your vet and take them in to get an eye examination and possibly eye drops that are safe for dogs.
Treating Cloudy Eyes in Dogs

The treatment for cloudy eyes in dogs depends on the underlying cause. For example, nuclear sclerosis requires no treatment, but your vet will want to continue monitoring your dog`s eyes. Dry eye is typically treated with eye drops or ointments to moisten the eyes.

Heterochromia Treatment

If a health condition is causing your heterochromia, your doctor may treat it. Otherwise, you won`t need treatment.

Merle Coats and Blue Eyes

Blue eyes can be found in a few breeds, most notably the Siberian Husky, Alaskan Klee Kai, Dalmatian, and Australian Shepherd.

Most dogs have brown eyes, but there are breeds with pale blue, speckled, golden, or hazel colored eyes. The rarest color of all is green. Dog eye color changes as they age.
Blue eyes does not indicate that your dog will eventually go blind, deaf, or have any other genetic defects. Variation in pigmentation in the iris can occur for varying reasons, and doesn`t necessarily point to health concerns.
The answer is actually pretty simple: Siberian Huskies are snow dogs. They were specifically bred to love cold weather, because they were bred to live and work in the snow! They`re sled dogs, trained to run long distances through sub-zero temperatures and blizzards, which means the winter is their season.
What is the rarest eye color? Green is the rarest eye color in the world, with only 2% of the world`s population (and fewer than one out of ten Americans) sporting green peepers, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
Huskies, by their very nature, are quite protective of their owners. Your job will be to reinforce that you are part of his territory to defend. You will also need to use obedience commands to train Ice to react in the correct manner to protect you.
Huskies can have different colored eyes due to heterochromia. Heterochromia is when there is a lack or excess of melanin in the iris. The amount of melanin in the iris determines eye color.
The white Siberian Husky is the rarest color of Husky. While most light-colored Huskies have some brown or black markings, a true white Husky has no color besides white. They nearly always have blue eyes. These dogs are not albinos.
Huskies are generally a healthy breed, and thanks to their high metabolism a Siberian husky can often live up to 15-17 years of age as well. However, there have been no recorded instances of husky lifespan exceeding 20 years.

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Q. My Husky has light blue eyes that are one of kind like ice now in bolth his eyes there are lil blood spots like if u broke blood vessel in ur eye
ANSWER : A. You should see a vet to check what is going on. Opthelmological examination is necessary to make a diagnosis. it can be connected with conjunctivitis, uveitis, high blood pressure, general disease and others.

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Q. I’m almost positive my dog is afraid of the dark! Every time I turn off the light she starts crying! Is there a way I can teach her not to be afraid
ANSWER : A. You may need to take things very slowly. First off, you should consider using a night light in the room you have your dog in. I have a night light in my room for my dog, even though I don’t feel the need to use one. You should have a handful of treats, and toss several of them to your dog. While your dog is eating the treats, shut off the light, and then turn it back on and toss several more treats to your dog. While your dog is eating the treats, turn off the light and count to three, then turn it back on. Toss several more treats to your dog, turn off the light and count to five. Turn the light back on, toss several more treats to your dog, shut off the light, count to four. Turn on the light, toss treats, turn off light, count to eight. Turn on light, toss treats, turn off light, count to five. The key is to randomly increase and decrease the amount of time the pup is in the dark. Work on it slowly, slowly build duration. Do not expect it to happen all in one session.

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Q. Yellow lab F, approx 9-10 yrs. Sudden onset of extreme redness in one eye, now seems to have spread to other over 24-48 hrs. Healty, active, good app.
ANSWER : A. This could be a bacterial conjunctivitis. Dogs can pass these infections around, just like people can. The fact that it started in one eye and moved to the other suggests infection, but I can’t rule out something more serious like glaucoma. I feel like anytime a dog’s eye gets acutely red like this it’s cause for alarm, and needs to be checked out as soon as possible. Like I said above, it’s likely a simple eye infection, but get it checked out to be sure.

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Q. Weak, discharge from eyes, swelling on right eye, does not want to open eyes. What is wrong?
ANSWER : A. If the discharge from the eye is green or yellow in color, it can indicate a secondary infection. Swollen eyes can be caused by a number of things ranging from allergies to infections, to injury to the eye itself or surrounding areas.

It is best to have your pet’s eye examined by your local vet. They will most likely wish to place a stain in the eye that can check for damage such as cuts or scratches. An ointment can then be given to help reduce inflammation, pain and take care of infection.

Until you can get to the vet, be sure to not let your pet scratch or paw at their eye as this can make things worse. You can also use a warm wet washcloth to gently remove any debris and allow the eye to open some, providing relief. However, if symptoms worsen, or the swelling travels to the face, head or neck, it may indicate a serious allergic reaction which should be treated immediately.

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Q. One eye is more red than the other. Last night he was pawing at it,today, he isn’t. Should I bring him to the vet?
ANSWER : A. Sounds possible that he had some irritation to the eye that is at least not itchy anymore. You can do either, having it checked now to confirm mild irritation, potentially due to debris or a topical irritant to the eye; or you can flush the eye with sterile saline eye wash (over the counter) using care not to poke or prod the eye and see if the irritation goes away on its own within the next 24 hrs. It has shown improvement already it appears, however if it is not cleared up and your pet seems irritated by it AT ALL, then it should be looked at by a vet and tested for a possible corneal scratch or ulcer. These can cause redness of the eye, eye discharge and pawing at the face. They are usually treated by prescription only topical eye antibiotic ointment and generally do very well after treatment.

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Q. My cat started to pee outside the litter box. What should I do?
ANSWER : A. Inappropriate bathroom use in cats is often a behavioral problem rather than a medical problem, so the first step is to have him seen by your vet to eliminate any kind of illness or condition as a cause for his defecating outside the box.

Once medical issues are ruled out, it’s time to take a look at other explanations. Has there been a lot of activity that wasn’t normal? Were you away and your cat was left at home or boarded? Is the litterbox located in a busy area? Has anything happened recently in this area to make him reluctant to use it again? Is there another cat, pet, or person that is preventing him from getting to the box? Have you changed it from a hooded to an open box, or vice versa? Have you changed the brand of litter or kind? Or is there something about the spot he has chosen to use that is attracting him in some way? Cats dislike disturbances to their routine and may act out as a way of expressing their dissatisfaction.

The general rule of thumb is one litter box per cat in the household, plus one. That way each cat can have a place of their own to go in case the box is occupied or another cat has claimed it as territory. They should be scooped at least daily, if not more often and changed completely on a weekly basis, and washed with soap and water.

You can also offer one kind of litter in one box and another kind in another to see if there is a preference. I don’t recommend the crystal kind, since it makes a hissing sound when wet that can startle some cats and make them reluctant to use it again.

The litter boxes should be located in a quiet, low-traffic area so that the cat can use them in peace. Make sure other pets or people aren’t giving them a hard time around or in the litterbox. It may take some investigation and experimentation to find your cat’s preference and accommodate him so that everyone is satisfied with the situation.

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Q. I was told by my vet that my dogs cherry eye was caused by something hitting his eye when he was poking around under a bush. I was told surgery needed
ANSWER : A. Prolapsed gland of the eyelid refers to a pink mass protruding from the animal’s eyelid; it is also called a “cherry eye.” Normally, the gland is anchored by an attachment made up of fibrous material. The most common sign of “cherry eye” is an oval mass protruding from the dogs’s third eyelid. It can occur in one or both eyes, and may be accompanied by swelling and irritation. He may have acquired it by getting an injury to his eye but this isn’t the case sometimes. Sometimes there is a weakness in the fibrous attachment.

The veterinarian will review the mass in the dog’s third eyelid and determine if there is an underlying cause for the condition. The diagnosis of the prolapsed gland could be scrolled or everted cartilage in the third eyelid, abnormal cells in the third eye, or a prolapse of fat in the dog’s eye.

Treatment often includes surgical replacement of the gland in the dog’s eye, or removal of the entire gland if the condition is severe. Conversely, if medications are recommended, they are typically topical anti-inflammatory drugs that are effective in reducing swelling.

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Q. Can I give my dog ice water to drink?
ANSWER : A. Yes, of course you can. However, you do not want to give ice water to your dog when he is already overheating. If your dog is panting, shallow breaths, vomiting, displaying gums of a different color, having diarrhea, or lethargic, do not give him ice water. Ice, ice water, and very cold water all shock your dogs system, and constrict the blood vessels, making your dog hotter in-turn. It could turn deadly.

If your dog is acting normal, and in a cool room, feel free to give him some ice water, or ice cubes! There a fun treat, and you have nothing to worry about. It’s truly only when they’re very hot, or overheating.

FYI, if the dogs are vomiting, panting with shallow breaths, having diarrhea, etc.. please see a vet immediately.

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My name is Sarah Smith and I am a dog owner, lover, and trainer. I have been working with dogs for over 10 years and have a passion for helping them learn and grow. I am a certified dog trainer and specialize in positive reinforcement methods. I believe that all dogs can learn and that the best way to train them is to build a strong relationship based on trust and respect.