Can-C for your dog. Your questions answered.

Canine FAQ’s

Q. How safe are Can-C Eye Drops for dogs?

A: As safe as they are for humans. Can-C eye drops were researched in humans and in animals for approximately ten years before the product was manufactured. The drops have now been available and widely used worldwide for the last 12 years with little to no side effects or complications. The antioxidant properties of Can-C appear to soothe and improve the overall health of dog eyes.

Q: Apparently my dog is too small for cataract surgery. Can I use the eye drops for him?

A. Yes. But of course the smaller the dog, the smaller the dogs eyes so you may find it quite difficult to administer the drops. Also, dog owners administering the drops to smaller dogs tend to use less than with larger dogs. Can-C has been successfully used to treat domestic animals of all sizes from Chihuahua’s to the largest of breeds.

Q. What is the success rate when using the drops on dogs?

A: It is fair to say that nearly all customers who use the product per instruction will see improvements in their pet's condition. As with humans, results for cataract reversal vary depending upon the maturity of the cataract at the outset of treatment. The type of cataract is an important factor to consider. Injury induced dog cataracts and dog cataracts that result from steroid medications or diabetes may take longer to respond to the product or at worst, the drops may not work in these instances. The clinical studies concentrated on senile cataract and this is where the greatest percentage of success lies. Consistency of application is critical to success in the above mentioned scenarios and can mean the difference between minimal results and very good results. If you cannot commit to 3 drops per eye, per day, then the desired results may not be delivered. Initial improvements generally present within the first 3 months with optimal results usually being achieved between 6 - 12 months continuous use. As with human cataract conditions, once the optimal level of improvement has been reached, it is recommended to reduce the dose to 1 drop daily for maintenance purposes.

Q. Is there any point using the drops if my dog is already blind through cataract?

A: It is unlikely that Can-C will be able to penetrate through such a cataract as cataracts at this stage are generally too hard. If your dog is blind because of such an advanced stage cataract it will probably be quite irritating to your dog and the eye will be susceptible to infection. Unfortunately in many of these more severe cases, removal of the eye is advised. Can-C can reduce the risk of infection and aid with irritation because they are soothing to your dogs eyes. As always it is advised to follow the advice of your veterinarian. A useful group to contact if you are facing life with a blind dog can be found at http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/blinddogs/

Q. Do ‘younger’ cataracts have a better success rate with the drops?

A: In the human clinical trials, the length of time the patients had cataract (the maturity) did have a bearing on the results. For those who had cataracts for less than 7 years experienced the most dramatic results. Between 7 -15 years, very good results and for those with cataracts older than 15 years the improvements were less dramatic. Sometimes the maturity of the cataract corresponds to the length of treatment time. Younger cataracts take less time than very mature cataracts to respond to the drops.

Q. Do the drops dissolve the entire cataract?

A: The cataract is often fully reversed. If complete reversal is not possible, as could be the case with very mature cataract, there is still significant improvement in eye sight. You should start to witness a change and improvement in your dog’s behaviour or even the reducing of the cataract by looking into your dog’s eyes.

Q. Are there any side effects?

A: For some humans a reddening of the eye or eyes going bloodshot for the first week or so has been reported in a very small amount of cases. This soon disappears. Some dogs could experience the same but generally speaking after 12 years of sales, this natural anti-oxidant formulation is a soothing eye lubricant which improves the overall environment in the eye without side effects or contraindications.

Q. Will my dogs cataract return after it has been reversed?

A: While it takes 3-4 drops daily over 6 - 12 months to reverse cataract it takes far less to prevent the re-growth of cataract at just 1 drop per eye, per day for maintenance and prevention. It is important to note that your dog is predisposed to cataract and the same imbalance that allowed the cataract to form in the first place will still be present. If you do not continue to use the drops the cataract is likely to return.

Q. How long will each box of Can-C last?

A: Each box of Can-C contains two 5ml vials and each 5ml vial contains approximately 75 drops. When used to treat degenerative ocular conditions such as cataracts, one box should last approximately 50 days at a rate of 3 drops in each affected eye daily.

Q. Will the drops sting my dogs eyes?

A: There should be no stinging whatsoever due to the PH levels of this formulation. The drops should soothe and assist with any irritation.

Q. My dog's has diabetic cataracts, will Can-C help?

A: Cataracts are sadly almost guaranteed should you dog become diabetic. The development of diabetic induced cataracts can occur extremely quickly. In response, act quickly and start using Can-C at the earliest possible time to give your dog the best chance of cataract reversal. The severity and maturity of the cataract could hinder the potential results of the drops. It is probably advisable to use at least 4 drops per eye, per day to try to slow the aggressive progression of this type of cataract. Should optimal results be achieved, it is strongly recommended to continue using the drops at the maintenance dosage of at least 1 drop per eye, per day.