Brown Pigment In White Of Dog S Eye

If the brown pigment begins to advance onto the cornea or if it becomes raised or you notice any masses developing i would see your veterinarian.

Brown pigment in white of dog s eye. Hi bill molly is a great looking dog. Pigmentary keratitis refers to a brownish black discoloration of the surface of the eye caused by the deposition of pigmented melanin granules. It could be a sign of melanoma. Brown spot on dog s sclera eye by.

A change in the appearance of your dog s tear staining. However with that said we see a large number of canine patients who develop dark pigment in the whites of the eye as a normal variation. There are cells that contain pigment located in the conjunctiva. Beagle mixed with a bulldog is a sturdy breed.

Your dog s eyes become red and painful. The british journal of ophthalmology report that these spots should be examined regularly by an eye care practitioner as up to 30 percent of them can become cancerous 1 2 3. A brown spot on the sclera can look scary but here we will discuss its causes and how to get rid of it. The white part of the eye called the sclera is a protective layer surrounding the cornea.

Her coloring is almost a tri color with the brown and white on her body and black around her eyes. Pigmentary keratitis is most common in brachycephalic dogs such as pugs boxers bulldogs and french bulldogs. These cells can produce excessive pigment and cause brown spots in the eye.