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https://www.thrivepetcare.com/ Eye Care for Animals is dedicated to providing the finest in veterinary ophthalmology services.
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Our staff of board certified ophthalmologists and clinical specialists provide the highest level of care, education, and understanding to our clients, their pets, and our referring veterinarians.

08/23/2024

Meet Cammer!

Cammer is a 12 & 1/2 year old Terrier Mix who is feeling as young and spry as ever after his enucleation procedure!

His family could not be happier to have witnessed his recovery. For the past few years Cammer's left eye has appeared abnormal with a whitish discoloration, but no other changes that gave any hints of a concern. Then one day his eye became very red and seemed larger than his right eye. His family immediately called to schedule an appointment!

During Cammer's visit, his family learned that the redness they noticed was due to blood filling his eye (hyphema) and he was diagnosed with glaucoma. Dogs are often very stoic and can be very good at masking their discomfort. Cammer was no exception.

Glaucoma is very painful, so the best option to give Cammer relief was to perform a surgery to remove his eye called an enucleation.

Cammer recovered amazingly well and his family was so happy to document his recovery process:

"Our dog Cammer needed his eye removed due to glaucoma. We could not be happier with the entire process! We felt he was safe and well cared for by the entire staff; they did an amazing job! He looks so much better, and he feels so much better; you can tell he is happier and feels more comfortable with his eye removed. The recovery was speedy and smooth. Dr. Kaminsky you are awesome!"

We are so happy to see his transformation back to a happy go lucky and peppy boy!

Glaucoma can develop for several reasons and its important to schedule an exam as soon as possible if you notice changes! For more information on glaucoma click here: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/service/glaucoma

08/09/2024

We are thrilled to have 2 new additions to the Upland office team 🎉🎉
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Richard Pytak and Dr. Brianna Bergen!

08/05/2024

😻 This Week's Featured Friend 😻

Meet Maple

Maple found her loving family after being abandoned by her previous owners.

She was very brave when first meeting her adoptive family, especially when introduced to Axel - a 115pound Doberman Pinscher! It took some time for the two to get acquainted but no matter how nervous, Maple sat tall!

"We call her "Queen Kiki" 👑 because she keeps the rest of her family in line!" her mom said lovingly.

In spite of her brave independence, she is very delicate and LOVES attention. Every night she patrols the house, carrying a sparkly pink mouse 🐭 in her mouth and will always fight for (and win 😄) the best cuddle spots. 🐾💖🐾

07/26/2024

📸🐾Today is National Pet Photography Day! 🐾📸

We'd love for everyone to share some photos of your 4 legged friends.

Please send your submissions to: [email protected] so we can feature your pets on our page!

Our first post is a video submission from:
Stampie, the California Desert Tortoise, demonstrating how she patrols her yard 🐢

Great Job Stampie! We feel safer already!😜

07/20/2024

Remember our sweetie pie rescue L.Y.T. that was searching for his forever family....??????

Well, we have some wonderful news to share! Our adorable friend has finally found his forever home and we couldn't be happier!
We want to thank our Practice Leader Sandy who knew that L.Y.T. deserved more than what the streets had to offer, Cats In Need - Rancho Cucamonga for their guidance, support, and resources, and of course our amazing Eye Care For Animals community with their help in spreading the word and helping L.Y.T and his perfect family meet up and fall in love!

07/12/2024

🐶😍🐶😍🐶MEET RUSTY 🐶😍🐶😍🐶

Rusty is an adorably loving 2 year old dachshund

Rusty's mom noticed that he began having trouble navigating, so she scheduled an exam to have his eyes evaluated. Dr. Kaminsky explained that Rusty has developed cataracts which explains why he has been bumping into objects while walking about...he is now completely blind.

Did you know that cataracts can develop in young pups too???

A cataract is an abnormality of the lens in which an opacity prevents light from reaching the retina. They can result from injuries to the eye, inflammation, internal diseases that affect the eye (such as diabetes), or they can be inherited like Rusty's cataracts.

To date, no known medical treatment has been proven to slow the progression, prevent the formation or reverse the changes caused by a cataract. Surgical removal is the only known treatment for cataracts in animals and humans.

Cataract surgery is an option for many individuals and a series of diagnostic tests can help determine if your pet is a good candidate for removal procedure (phacoemulsification).

If your pet has been diagnosed with cataracts, routine exams and medications are recommended, regardless of whether surgery is performed, to help manage the side effects and changes they can cause within the eye. Monitoring helps to ensure sure your kiddo remains comfortable and their eyes stay healthy.

Rusty is living his best life and is adapting to a life without vision remarkably well. Of course his mom is always extra careful in new spaces especially around stairs and pools.

Rusty is still considering whether surgery is right for him, but in the meantime, he keeps enjoying all the fun that life has to offer and is the perfect ambassador for blind fur babies everywhere!! 💕🐾💕🐾💕🐾💕

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Questions about cataracts or surgery? Click here: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/service/cataract or call our office!

07/03/2024

Thank you to Pria's family for the sweetest shout out! We are grateful that you entrusted us with her care! We are so happy to celebrate Pria, in all her Himalayan beauty.. especially her gorgeous crystal blue eyes! 😻

"I had heard there was no treatment for them [hidrocystoma] unless they interfere with vision, but I took her to ECFA anyway and she was immediately booked for the least invasive procedure. Given her breed, anesthesia is always risky but with just a small amount of Buprenorphine via an IV catheter, her procedure was successful in a very short amount of time. Three hours later she was ready for pick up! There was no downtime and it was less invasive than a dental procedure. And with 2 weeks the cyst was completely gone! Her beautiful blue eyes shine again. Thank you ECFA 🐾💗🐾💗"

07/01/2024

🐾💙🐈💙🐾🐈🐾MEET PRIA!!! 🐾💙🐈🐾💙🐈🐾💙

Pria is an 8 year old Himalayan beauty who developed aprocrine hidrocystomas, a condition that is seen predominantly in Himalayan and Persian breeds. This condition can present as single or multiple smooth, round, fluid-filled cysts on the skin near inner corners and along the margins a cat's eyelids.

These cysts are generally benign and are not painful, but they can interfere with the functionality of the eyelids.

Dr. Kaminsky discussed options with Pria's family and determined that injections of a sclerosing agent would be the most appropriate treatment.

Pria, being the perfect patient she is, allowed us to perform her procedure using just a mild sedative! She recovered quickly and 2 weeks later she returned looking like purrrr-fection! 😻😻😻

06/14/2024

🌞 🏖 🌊Meet Skylar!!🌊 🏖 🌞

Sklyar is a 9 &1/2 year old Shetland Sheepdog (more commonly known as "Sheltie") who first visited Eye Care For Animals in 2023 due to an eyelid mass. We were able to excise the eyelid mass and once removed, it was sent for histopathology which revealed it to be benign!

Since then, we have been happy to continue monitoring and caring for Skylar's eyes ensuring she remains comfortable and happy in a world filled with pollen, dust and debris!

Want to learn more about eyelid masses?? Check out our Upland office website:
https://www.thrivepetcare.com/service/eyelid-masses

06/05/2024

Did you know that this week is Pet Appreciation Week 😲?????????????

Well.....NEITHER DID WE!!! 😂

Perhaps its because we appreciate all our friends ALL the weeks of the year!

But in acknowledgement of this week, we are asking to see photos of your loving friends.

Please email us a photo of your special your kiddo or kiddos ([email protected]) and we will post them in the comments!

Meet Luke! His momma describes him as "The bestest "Beebee" of all the "Beebees"!!! He is the love of my life 💕"

With a face like that, who could argue! 😉

05/24/2024

Meet Timon and Pumba!

This adorable pair of 5.5 year-old Caribbean Redfoot Tortoises belonging to Dr. Leite, one of our ophthalmology residents, stopped in for routine eye examinations.

Maintaining a healthy diet, clean environment and appropriate husbandry practices helps to minimize potential for eye conditions to develop.

But sometimes reptiles need an ophthalmologist too!

Reptiles can suffer from some of the same problems as cats and dogs such as corneal abrasions, infections, and even cataracts that may require medications or other treatments.

These concerns are usually manageable, but they can lead to serious health problems if left untreated.

I'm sure you are just as excited as we are these buddies each received an A+ report at their exams!

Hakuna Matata! 🐗😸

05/02/2024

Meet 😽L.Y.T.😽

This month we feature L.Y.T to help celebrate National Pet Foster Care Month!

This month we would like to highlight the impact fostering can make on a pet's well-being. It can even increase their chances of finding a home!

L.Y.T is approximately 8 to 12 months old and was found wandering a local Ontario neighborhood searching for a loving home. He is incredibly social, cuddly, and enjoys long walks on the kitchen counter. He is currently in the loving arms of a foster family, but is seeking a forever home. 🏡🐈 (please contact Cats in Need - Southern California for more information)
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Pet foster care can provide a safe refuge in a loving home until a pet can find their forever family. It can also prepare them for adoption by allowing time to adapt to life in a home, recover from past trauma, and fully express their personality without the stresses that can come from the hustle and bustle of a shelter.

It is estimated that around 7.6 million pets enter America’s shelters each year, causing issues with space and overcrowding.

Susanne Kogut, president of the Petco Foundation, reports that if just two percent of pet-owning households in the United States fostered one pet each year, unnecessary euthanasia in shelters could end.

Supporting your local shelter, fostering, and spreading awareness are just a few of the many ways we can all lend a hand!

04/24/2024

🎉🐈🎉🦉🎉📞🎉Happy 2024 Veterinary Receptionist Week! 🐕📓🐕‍🦺🦜🦅

As we celebrate, we want to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our Client Service Coordinators. Your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment and for being an integral part of our team. Your contributions are immensely appreciated and we are all grateful for your hard work and dedication—it makes all the difference and inspires those around you.

04/12/2024

We have finally had the chance to review all of photos we received and the results from our St. Patty's Day photo contest are in! 🍀

The award for "Most Distinguished" goes to Simon, a loveable pug mix, who looks so debonair in his mocha colored ascot (aka doggie bandana 😉)

The winner of our "Most Super Model" Award goes to Charley, a sweet chocolate brown poodle. Charley loves to strut his stuff while walking down our office runway (aka hallway 😜) and always looks over his shoulder in a stunning pose before heading home!

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We would like to thank everyone that participated and invite you to look out for future events so we can spotlight your furry family members too!

03/01/2024

Presley has been the talk of the town, wearing her bejeweled protective cone proudly. She has now recovered nicely and, as of today, no longer needs her e-collar!

For certain she is excited to return to life without a cone, but she obliged us with one last "runway e-collar photo shoot" 😉

✨💖✨Shine on Presley!!!!✨💖✨

03/01/2024

Meet Presley!

Presley is a brave 8 & 1/2 year old pug who suffered a proptosis of her right eye. Unfortunately, the proptosis required an enucleation (eye removal) to ensure Presley's long term comfort.

She is now feeling great and ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style! 🍀

Click here if you would like to learn more about proptosis of the eye: https://www.eyecareforanimals.com/conditions/proptosis/

02/27/2024

Great BIG thank you to everyone who participated in our "💝Valentine's Day Delivery💘" activity!

We are endlessly grateful that you have entrusted us with the care of your furr-babies and are so lucky to experience the joy, beauty and love they bring into the world!

02/19/2024

Meet Pewter!

Pewter is a 13 year-young kitty that has been a patient at Eye Care For Animals since 2016 after an injury to his upper eyelid, which suffered damage resulting in ptosis (aka drooping eyelid).

Additionally, he suffers from Feline Herpes Virus (FHV-1) which is a common cause of eye and upper respiratory tract infections in
cats. FHV-1 may cause chronic corneal ulcerations which can develop into sequestrum.

Unfortunately, Pewter is all too familiar with this cycle of FHV-1 flare-up -> ulcer -> sequestrum (an area of degenerated or non-living corneal tissue). He has had sequestra removed in the past, but most recently suffered an ulceration that was so deep, a conjunctival graft surgery to place a small piece of tissue (harvested from the conjunctiva of the eye) was needed to "fill in" the corneal defect.

With consistent use of medication and routine check-ups, Pewter has been very comfortable and the graft is almost unnoticeable!

In fact, he encouraged us to capture his likeness and posed looking perfectly regal🐱👑

Click here for more information on Feline Herpes Virus (FHV-1)
https://www.thrivepetcare.com/service/feline-herpesvirus
and Corneal Sequestrum https://www.thrivepetcare.com/service/corneal-sequestrum

02/01/2024

MEET MAXIMUS!

Maximus is a 2-year-old Australian Shepherd and is sporting his Rex Specs! He is being treated for chronic superficial keratitis, more commonly known as "Pannus". Pannus is a progressive inflammatory disease of the cornea. Consistent use of his prescribed eye drops and minimizing UV light exposure has kept his condition under control and looking as sharp as ever!

Interested in learning more about Pannus??
Well then read on!!

Common signs include brown discoloration, blood vessel ingrowth and haziness of the cornea. These corneal changes may lead to scarring and at worst, blindness. Active disease can even cause discomfort.

The cause of Pannus is not known, but it is seen more often in certain breeds (such as German Shepherd Dog, Labrador Retriever, Border Collie and Greyhound).

UV light and altitude increases severity of the disease. Dogs living at high altitudes or outdoors are more severely affected and the condition is often more difficult to control. Additionally, your dog may experience worsening of symptoms during summer months when there is increased sunlight and UV exposure.

Pannus is considered a form of an autoimmune disease where the body is directing an inappropriate immune response against the tissues of the cornea itself.

The good news is that we can treat and manage the condition with consistent use of eye drop medications and minimizing your dogs' exposure to UV light. Use of UV protective glasses such as Rex Specs are a great way to help reduce exposure and THEY LOOK REALLY COOL TOO!

www.rexspecs.com

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01/08/2024

Paws-itive reviews help other families just like yours feel confident about choosing Eye Care For Animals to manage their pets' eye health. Please take a moment to drop us a Valentine to share your happy experiences or pet's success stories!

01/04/2024

This past year has been one for the books! We just want to say how thankful we are that you have entrusted us with the care and well being of your furry family members!

We have some exciting plans in the works for 2024!

Indy The Friendly Pug wants to know if you have any big, exciting plans for the new year?

12/11/2023

Did you know our board certified ophthalmologists are skilled at treating eye conditions for a variety of animal species?

Meet B2, a Harris Hawk that suffered an eye injury after she chased her prey into a cholla cactus! Dr. Kaminsky, DACVO and Sandy were ready to help and we all hope that the treatment plan will help B2 keep her "Hawkeye" vision!

12/04/2023

We understand that your pets are treasured family members. That is why we are grateful when we can help make your pets' lives more comfortable so everyone can focus on enjoying every moment together!

Meet Buffy! She is the sweetest American Bully that was suffering from entropion. Entropion is a condition commonly seen in young dogs in which the eyelid margin rolls inward towards the eye causing hair to contact the eye. This can cause corneal irritation that may damage the cornea and is very painful, so it’s important to consult with an ophthalmologist if you notice signs of discomfort such as tearing, squinting, redness, and/or discharge.

Buffy was suffering so badly that she wouldn’t open her eyes and never really wanted to play with her four-legged family members. After a visit with Dr. Kaminsky, Buffy had eyelid surgery and her pet parents reported that they immediately saw a positive response in her overall attitude!

She wore her E-Collar like a Cone of Triumph and it was obvious she was more comfortable and happy. She is now living her best life with her friends: Buddy, Blossom, Bella, Baylee, Bonnie, & Monroe

11/30/2023

Meet Tyson! Tyson was a little nervous about his very first visit to the ophthalmologist, but he was all wiggles after meeting our team!

11/29/2023

There has been an uptick in the number of dogs with respiratory symptoms in several U.S. regions - and it's currently unknown what's causing the illness. Dr. Kelly Cairns, Thrive Pet Healthcare's VP of Medical Excellence, shared with HuffPost this week what pet owners should know about the respiratory infection. Learn the signs and how to keep your pet safe here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dog-respiratory-illness-possibly-fatal_l_655bc134e4b0c0333bed1829

10/19/2023

We wanted to wish all our wonderful techs a Happy Veterinary Technician Week! We could not do what we do without all you!

12/07/2022

Exciting News! Our office is going is going paperless! To ensure a smooth transition, we will be closing down on Monday December 19th for a staff training day. We will be checking messages throughout the day, but our responses will be limited/delayed. We will be back in business the following day on Tuesday December 20th! Thank you for your understanding!

10/20/2022

Samwise Gamgee is ready for Halloween!

10/19/2022

Jack feeling festive and getting ready for fall!

10/18/2022

Happy Veterinary Technician Week!

We wanted to give a shout out to all the wonderful people that work so hard to take care of your pets! They are a vital part of the team and we couldn't do this job without them!

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1267 West 7th Street
Upland, CA
91786

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19099499200

Website

https://www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/california/upland/eye-care-for-animals-upland

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Meet Stampie the California Desert Tortoise

📸🐾Today is National Pet Photography Day! 🐾📸 We'd love for everyone to share some photos of your 4 legged friends. Please send your submissions to: [email protected] so we can feature your pets on our page! Our first post is a video submission from: Stampie, the California Desert Tortoise, demonstrating how she patrols her yard 🐢 Great Job Stampie! We feel safer already!😜

Remember our sweetie pie rescue L.Y.T. that was searching for his forever family....?????? Well, we have some wonderful news to share! Our adorable friend has finally found his forever home and we couldn't be happier! We want to thank our Practice Leader Sandy who knew that L.Y.T. deserved more than what the streets had to offer, Cats In Need - Rancho Cucamonga for their guidance, support, and resources, and of course our amazing Eye Care For Animals community with their help in spreading the word and helping L.Y.T and his perfect family meet up and fall in love!

Thank you to Pria's family for the sweetest shout out! We are grateful that you entrusted us with her care! We are so happy to celebrate Pria, in all her Himalayan beauty.. especially her gorgeous crystal blue eyes! 😻 "I had heard there was no treatment for them [hidrocystoma] unless they interfere with vision, but I took her to ECFA anyway and she was immediately booked for the least invasive procedure. Given her breed, anesthesia is always risky but with just a small amount of Buprenorphine via an IV catheter, her procedure was successful in a very short amount of time. Three hours later she was ready for pick up! There was no downtime and it was less invasive than a dental procedure. And with 2 weeks the cyst was completely gone! Her beautiful blue eyes shine again. Thank you ECFA 🐾💗🐾💗"

Presley has been the talk of the town, wearing her bejeweled protective cone proudly. She has now recovered nicely and, as of today, no longer needs her e-collar! For certain she is excited to return to life without a cone, but she obliged us with one last "runway e-collar photo shoot" 😉 ✨💖✨Shine on Presley!!!!✨💖✨