My dog has a gray spot in his eye that's growing. Is it a cataract?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! You are likely seeing the beginning of cataracts though it is not possible to know without an examination. If you are seeing these changes, it is important to have Lissie evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They could assess this more closely and determine if any therapies would be warranted at this point. Good luck and have a great day!

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Poor Spatsie! From your pictures, the affected area is either with in the anterior chamber or the corneal surface of the eye. It is not the lens so it is likely not nuclear sclerosis or a cataract. With glaucoma the eye is very red, enlarged, and painful. From your picture the sclera (white part of the eye) doens't apear red. Glaucomoa is diagnosed based on measuring the intra-ocular pressure of the eye with a tonopen or other device. My worry is that the white substance is white blood cells (hypopyon) with in the anterior chamber (which can lead to glaucoma). Corneal ulcers, corneal abscesses, uveitis, and systemic illnesses commonly cause hypopyon. The other possibility is a severe corneal ulcer. Spatsie needs to have his eye examined by a Veterinarian. I hope this helps and I wish you and Spatsie the best!

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I do not see anything concerning at least on these pictures. The white part that he has in these pictures would be considered normal. If there is any excessive blinking, discharge or redness, have him evaluated by your veterinarian. Otherwise, he is likely going to be just fine. Good luck and have a good night!

Hi and thank you for your post on Boop by Petco! It is hard to say exactly what the issue may be with Draco's eye without performing an ocular exam on him and running a few tests on the eye first, but I can offering a possibility. Spots on the cornea (clear part of the eye) itself can indicate a corneal ulcer or breaks in the cornea. These can be painful and uncomfortable. You may notice tearing or frequent discharge from the eye. Your veterinarian can diagnose a corneal ulcer with an ocular exam and a few tests. It is treatable with medication. I hope this helps and I hope you are able to take Draco into his veterinarian soon!

Hello I can't tell exactly what is going on with Jack but it could be a type of cataract forming in his lens causing that spot. If he isn't squinting, does not have any eye discharge, redness and/or cloudiness you can monitor that spot for now and contact you veterinarian about how soon they would want to examine his eye more closely with a specific light and lens.

It sounds like your dog may have cataracts, which can occur as dog’s age or with diseases like Diabetes. If this change has occurred suddenly I would recommend having Coco checked out as soon as possible. If it has been a gradual change it is probably less concerning. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Boop by Petco. Best of luck.

Hello. Thank you for using Boop by Petco. That spot appears to be a scar on the cornea (maybe a previous injury/scratch). The other possibility is fungal spot called a "Florida spot" (doesn't have to be living in Florida). I personally would not be concerned about this at all. You know Prince best though and if you are worried you should get him to your vet for an exam. Your vet can use an ophthalmoscope to get a better look at the eye. It is hard to tell for sure what is going on just from a few photos over the internet. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. What you are seeing appears to be a spot of hyperpigmentation which could have been from an old injury. This could also just be a change in the skin color which happens at different areas of the body due to aging. Some diseases can cause hair and skin changes so I would monitor this for now and if it become bigger or raised, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine the area so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I think it would be a good idea to mention this to your veterinarian next time he goes in. However, this may be normal. Sometimes there are changes in pigmentation in that region of the eye which are not considered abnormal especially if not bothering the patient. Good luck and have a good night!

Although unfortunately the picture seems out of focus, so it is difficult to really tell, this may be a corneal ulcer. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat appropriately. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!