{"id":4185,"date":"2022-04-29T11:14:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T11:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-04-30T11:24:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-30T11:24:48","slug":"your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Your question: Are Doggles good for dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#Your_question_Are_Doggles_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Your question: Are Doggles good for dogs?\">Your question: Are Doggles good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#Are_dog_goggles_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Are dog goggles good for dogs?\">Are dog goggles good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#Is_the_sun_bad_for_dogs_eyes\" title=\"Is the sun bad for dogs eyes?\">Is the sun bad for dogs eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#How_can_I_protect_my_dogs_eyes\" title=\"How can I protect my dogs eyes?\">How can I protect my dogs eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#Do_dogs_need_eye_glasses\" title=\"Do dogs need eye glasses?\">Do dogs need eye glasses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#Why_would_dogs_wear_goggles\" title=\"Why would dogs wear goggles?\">Why would dogs wear goggles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#What_should_I_buy_for_a_blind_dog\" title=\"What should I buy for a blind dog?\">What should I buy for a blind dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#Do_dogs_need_sun_goggles\" title=\"Do dogs need sun goggles?\">Do dogs need sun goggles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#Is_UV_light_safe_for_pets\" title=\"Is UV light safe for pets?\">Is UV light safe for pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#Do_dogs_know_not_to_look_at_Sun\" title=\"Do dogs know not to look at Sun?\">Do dogs know not to look at Sun?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#How_do_I_protect_my_dogs_eyes_when_bathing\" title=\"How do I protect my dogs eyes when bathing?\">How do I protect my dogs eyes when bathing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#What_vitamins_are_good_for_dogs_eyes\" title=\"What vitamins are good for dogs eyes?\">What vitamins are good for dogs eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#Do_blue_eyed_dogs_have_vision_problems\" title=\"Do blue eyed dogs have vision problems?\">Do blue eyed dogs have vision problems?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#Can_dogs_be_shortsighted\" title=\"Can dogs be shortsighted?\">Can dogs be shortsighted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#Can_dogs_eyesight_bad\" title=\"Can dogs eyesight bad?\">Can dogs eyesight bad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-are-doggles-good-for-dogs\/#What_are_goggles_for_dogs\" title=\"What are goggles for dogs?\">What are goggles for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_question_Are_Doggles_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Your question: Are Doggles good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Goggles and sunglasses are particularly beneficial for older dogs who have eye problems or diseases. Goggles protect your dog\u2019s eyes from outdoor irritants such as dust, sand, ice, snow, water, and other elements.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"are-dog-goggles-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dog_goggles_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are dog goggles good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the beach, dog sunglasses will keep sand out of his eyes, as well as shield his eyes when he swims. Dogs suffering from conjunctivitis, glaucoma, or other eye conditions may need sunglasses every time they go outside. They\u2019re even handy for dock diving and boating.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-the-sun-bad-for-dogs-eyes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_sun_bad_for_dogs_eyes\"><\/span>Is the sun bad for dogs eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like humans, we need to consider eye protection for dogs because harmful UV rays from the sun can cause eye conditions like pannus, sunburn around the eyes, and cataracts.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-protect-my-dogs-eyes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_protect_my_dogs_eyes\"><\/span>How can I protect my dogs eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116601\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-can-I-protect-my-dogs-eyes.webp\" alt=\"How can I protect my dogs eyes?\" width=\"630\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-can-I-protect-my-dogs-eyes.webp 630w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-can-I-protect-my-dogs-eyes-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>GOGGLES, VISORS AND MASKS<\/p>\n<p>They effectively shield eyes from grasses, brush and projectile debris. Tinting is available in most devices to provide UV light protection, especially beneficial to dogs with chronic superficial keratitis (\u201cpannus\u201d), a condition exacerbated by UV sun exposure.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6qDn4ssvbVk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-need-eye-glasses\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_need_eye_glasses\"><\/span>Do dogs need eye glasses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For mature mutts that begin to lose their eyesight or for dogs that have lost their vision due to cataracts or unsuccessful cataract surgery, doggie glasses may be just what the doctor ordered.\u00a0 But now veterinary-approved canine corrective lenses can give many dogs the gift of sight again. Dr.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-would-dogs-wear-goggles\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_dogs_wear_goggles\"><\/span>Why would dogs wear goggles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides the fact that a dog wearing goggles is adorable, dog eye protection is \u201ceither to protect the eyes from injuries or to protect the eyes from the sun.\u00a0 Your dog\u2019s breed can also be a factor. Some breeds are at a higher risk than others for developing eye problems, so may benefit from wearing protective eyewear.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-buy-for-a-blind-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_buy_for_a_blind_dog\"><\/span>What should I buy for a blind dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Blind Dog Rescue Alliance recommends that you wear bells so your dog will have a clue, other than scent, of where you are. Bells work well with other animals in the house, as well. #4\u2014Give him a halo. A new product, called the Halo Vest, places a bumper between the dog and any obstacles.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-need-sun-goggles\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_need_sun_goggles\"><\/span>Do dogs need sun goggles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bottom line: dogs don\u2019t need sunglasses, but if you want to protect your old dog\u2019s eyes or you want your dog to make a fashion statement at the park, there\u2019s no harm letting her sport a pair of sunglasses.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l1es17qqdv0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-uv-light-safe-for-pets\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_UV_light_safe_for_pets\"><\/span>Is UV light safe for pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-116602\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-UV-light-safe-for-pets.jpg\" alt=\"Is UV light safe for pets?\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-UV-light-safe-for-pets.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-UV-light-safe-for-pets-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-UV-light-safe-for-pets-1024x978.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-UV-light-safe-for-pets-768x734.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>UV is incredibly safe and effective as a disinfectant 4 rooms and items when used correctly. When using correctly however it can cause injury to human vision and dog vision. You don\u2019t wanna use it while you\u2019re in the Room and you don\u2019t want to use it while pets are present.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-know-not-to-look-at-sun\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_not_to_look_at_Sun\"><\/span>Do dogs know not to look at Sun?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The History of Eye Sensitivity in Dogs<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest issues, as we\u2019ve been discussing, is sensitivity to the sun. Dogs aren\u2019t likely to just blatantly stare at the sun (they have instincts, after all), but they also won\u2019t understand that staring at the sun causes eye damage.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-protect-my-dogs-eyes-when-bathing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_protect_my_dogs_eyes_when_bathing\"><\/span>How do I protect my dogs eyes when bathing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brush your dog out before you start the bath. Be sure to remove any tangles or mats as these are harder to deal with once your dog is wet. Then apply a strip of artificial tears ointment or a few drops of mineral oil to each eye. This will help protect the eyes from shampoo.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-vitamins-are-good-for-dogs-eyes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vitamins_are_good_for_dogs_eyes\"><\/span>What vitamins are good for dogs eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vitamin A\/Beta-Carotene<\/p>\n<p>Adequate vitamin A levels are critical to healthy vision. To keep your pup\u2019s eyes sharp enough to spot the tasty treat across the kitchen, consider offering foods rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene. This includes foods like carrots, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/81ewErHkUfE\" width=\"560\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_end\"><\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-blue-eyed-dogs-have-vision-problems\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_blue_eyed_dogs_have_vision_problems\"><\/span>Do blue eyed dogs have vision problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some dog breeds, blue eyes can be an indicator of possible vision defects. However, they do not necessarily mean a blue-eyed dog will eventually go blind. While Siberian Huskies and other breeds normally have blue eyes, in other breeds this eye color occurs when two merle-colored dogs produce offspring.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-be-shortsighted\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_be_shortsighted\"><\/span>Can dogs be shortsighted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes. In fact it may surprise you to know that not only are many dogs short-sighted, there are many breeds where short-sightedness is very common.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-eyesight-bad\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eyesight_bad\"><\/span>Can dogs eyesight bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aside from the color issue, dogs\u2019 sight is pretty bad. Using a custom eye test for dogs, researchers have found that dogs basically have 20\/75 vision compared to a person\u2019s 20\/20 vision, says Psychology Today.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-goggles-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_goggles_for_dogs\"><\/span>What are goggles for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best dog goggles are easy to put on your pup and have polarized lenses, rather than clear lenses, to reduce glare and shield their eyes from UV rays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Your question: Are Doggles good for dogs?Are dog goggles good for dogs?Is the sun bad for dogs eyes?How can I protect my dogs eyes?Do dogs need eye glasses?Why would dogs wear goggles?What should I buy for a blind dog?Do dogs need sun goggles?Is UV light safe for pets?Do dogs know not to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":116600,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Are-Doggles-good-for-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4185"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4185"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4185\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":116603,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4185\/revisions\/116603"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}