Pet Eye Health Awareness Week returns for 2022
Brachycephalic pets are particularly prone to eye problems.
TVM has announced the theme for this year's Pet Eye Health Awareness Week, taking place from 22 – 28 September 2022.
This year, the focus is on brachycephalic pets, who are more likely to experience eye problems. The animal health company will share information on how to spot the signs of eye disease in pets, with a particular focus on brachycephalic ocular syndrome (BOS).
Will Peel, TVM project manager, explained: “Eye problems in pets are common and brachycephalic breeds are particularly prone to them due to a number of compounding factors.
“They commonly suffer from corneal ulcers and are nearly four times more likely to develop dry eye than other breeds, so Pet Eye Health Awareness Week is focused on helping pet owners understand the issues, identify eye problems early and seek veterinary advice quickly.”
Encouraging veterinary practices to get involved with the campaign, TVM has provided downloadable resources for waiting room displays, web pages and social media packs to help educate clients on eye health.
Using the resources provided, TVM is urging practices to engage with new or existing owners of brachycephalic pets, to ensure that the owners understand how these issues could affect their pet.
In addition to this, TVM has launched a webpage specific to BOS, to share information on brachycephalic eye health. The organisation will also run an educational webinar on the topic for veterinary professionals during the week.
Further details on the campaign are available on the TVM website.
Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.
