Soaring Eagle Ranch

Hi, my name is Risa, and I have worked as an herbalist for decades. I love natural approaches to healthcare, and I don't think that ideology has to be restricted to myself. Instead, I also like to embrace it for my animals as well. I have several beloved "pets" who are really more like family to me as well as some chickens, two goats and a pig on my land.

This blog takes everything I have learned first hand as an animal owner, and it blends it with tips and ideas I have gleaned from research and interviews. If you have questions on natural animal healthcare or veterinarian care in general, please read and explore. Melanoma is a type of cancer that can be found in a variety of tissues throughout the body.

It can also develop in the iris, which is the thin, coloured section at the front of the eye that controls pupil size. Iris melanoma is a common type of intraocular tumour in dogs, and it can spread into the surrounding tissues. Any breed of dog can develop this type of melanoma, but certain breeds, such as Cocker Spaniels, Labradors and Golden Retrievers seem to be at an increased risk of iris melanoma.