Eye Support for Pets | Dr Mercola | 180g (90 Scoops)

Eye Support for Pets contains some of the top eye-health supporting antioxidants available: lutein, astaxanthin, zeaxanthin, and vitamins C and E.Your pet’s eyes can provide valuable clues about his or her health because they’re connected to both the vascular and neurological systems.BenefitsEvery pet can potentially benefit from the extra support of antioxidants. These have been brought together in Eye Support for Pets.Eye Support for Pets offers advantages you don’t find in other eye health supplements:Contains some of the top eye-health supporting antioxidants lutein, astaxanthin, zeaxanthin, and vitamins C and EThe astaxanthin comes from green algae, one of the most bioavailable natural sources of astaxanthin, rather than synthetic sourcesAstaxanthin is made with a special non-toxic CO2 extraction method that yields a pure, top-quality product with 10% astaxanthin, compared to a typical 5-7% yield for other productsThe zeaxanthin is sourced from marigold flowers rather than a synthetic sourceOur bilberry is sourced from bilberry fruitComes in a pet-friendly natural liver-flavour, powdered formRoom-temperature stable product with a long shelf lifeWith the combination of lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamins C and E €“ along with bilberry and astaxanthin €“ Eye Support for Pets includes some of the best and most important ingredients known for pet eye health today.Additional InformationMany pet owners often don’t realise that their pet’s eyes can provide valuable clues about his or her health because they’re connected to both the vascular and neurological systems.Do you know the characteristics of healthy eyes? The ASPCA offers 9 eye health tips that can help you recognise healthy eyes in your pet and spot clues to less-than-optimal health that warrants a visit to your veterinarian or eye specialist.Sit facing your pet in a brightly lit area and look into his eyes.With dogs, the eyes should be clear and bright, and the area around the eyeball, the sclera, white. The pupils should be equal in size and there shouldn’t be tearing, discharge or any crust in the corners of his eyes.If there is cloudiness, change in eye colour or a yellow-tinged sclera, unequal pupil sizes, or a visible third eyelid, check with your vet.Take a closer look by gently rolling down your pet’s lower eyelid with your thumb until you can see the lining. It should be pink, not red or white.Clean your pet’s eyes gently to remove dirt and discharge. Use a damp cotton ball, wiping outward from the corner of the eye, and use extreme care not to touch his eyeball or scratch his cornea.If you notice persistent runny eyes and discharge, please see your veterinarian. Your pet may have an infection.Keep hair trimmed around your pet’s eyes. Using scissors with rounded tips, carefully trim the hair around your dog’s eyes to keep his vision clear and prevent hairs from poking and scratching.Avoid using irritating soaps, shampoos, and topical sprays or lotions. Protect your dog’s eyes before bathing him or applying ointments or flea-control formulas.Watch your pet’s behaviour. Does he frequently paw or rub his eyes? Does she frequently squint?As much as dogs love feeling the wind in their face, when you drive with your pet, make sure his head stays inside the car. The wind can dry your dog’s eyes or cause potential irritation, infection, or injury if a bug or debris hits his eye.Know your pet’s breed’s reputation for eye health. Are they a breed that might need a little more attention to maintain optimal eye health?Schedule regular well-pet checkups and be sure your vet checks your pet’s eyes during each visit.What Happens to Your Pet’s Eyes with Age?Just like with your eyes, changes occur in your pet’s eyes that are a normal part of the ageing process.One change that many dog owners notice in their pet €“ and not just in older pets €“ is a clouding of the lens. Often seen in dogs over the age of 6, nuclear sclerosis usually develops in both eyes, and can be alarming to pet owners if they don’t know it’s a normal and painless process of ageing.Nuclear sclerosis comes on gradually, and even though your pet may not see as well up close €“ much like a middle aged person needing reading glasses €“ pets adapt well to the minor changes in vision that occur.Another normal ageing change happens in your pet’s retina where the cell layers used for night vision become thinner. If your dog becomes hesitant to go outside at night, this may be why. Extra lighting can help ease his uncertainty.Some dogs become more light-sensitive as they age. The muscle in the iris that constricts the pupil weakens with age, making bright light less tolerable. This too, is a normal, slowly progressing change that shouldn’t create a problem for your pet.As always, any change in your pet’s eyes that appears suddenly or anything that you find concerning is a good reason to see your veterinarian.Now that we know what’s normal and what’s not, let’s explore some ways you can help your pet maintain healthy normal vision and eye function.How Antioxidants Can Potentially Help Support Eye HealthTo understand the potential power of antioxidants in your pet’s body , consider a bicycle that’s left outside in the rain. The unprotected metal reacts with oxygen and slowly rusts €“ or “oxidises.”It’s not much different with your pet’s body €“ or your own. Free radicals created by things like stress, metabolic functions, and poor diet can attack cells and tissues, including eye tissues, and contribute to signs of premature ageing.Eye tissues are especially sensitive to this “oxidative stress” from free radical damage. But oxidative stress can affect your pet’s immune system, too.Antioxidants help neutralise oxidising free radicals. Antioxidants reduce oxidative stress in your pet’s body.Antioxidants are important for the health of your pet’s eyes. And if your pet is a dog with a shorter muzzle and protruding eyes, he or she may benefit from even more dietary antioxidants.Plus, they’re especially useful for supporting your pet’s eye health as he or she ages.Suggested UsePlease refer to the label for detailed instructions as it will vary based on your pet type.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.