My Dog Went Blind
Dog blindness symptoms causes and treatments.
My dog went blind. Of the 100 dogs represented in the survey only nine owners reported that they thought their dog s quality of life was poor. Why my dog has white eyes. Since he was already completely blind i just assumed it would be business as usual.
Certain breeds of dog are more likely than others to contract cataracts. My american staffshire terrier who is around 8 years old went blind all of a sudden after seeing the vet and getting a clean bill of health. There are things you can do to help the dog adapt.
These breeds include the golden retriever the schnauzer the yorkshire terrier and the cocker spaniel however it is important to note that this condition can happen in any dog pedigree or mongrel as well as cats and other animals. My other dog who is not deaf but is a blind 12 yr old dog went blind over years from 3 years old has just had both eyes removed. Levin is a helpful resource to teach you and your dog new cues using his other senses.
Blind dogs need exercise to stay active and healthy but exercising while visually impaired can be disconcerting. The eyes have a structure that receive the reflection of images and process it. Surprisingly some people think it s cruel to keep a blind dog but that couldn t be further from the truth.
Blindness usually occurs in both the eyes. We checked for diabetes because he was drinking and peeing a lot more than usual. By estimates 10 of dogs worldwide will become diabetic eventually.
Other than aging the dog may go blind as a result of several health issues. Just because your dog s gone blind and is aging doesn t mean he should be put down. Life with sards or a blind dog.
Petra burke of kindred spirits dog training had an australian shepherd kona who went blind at 3 and lived to 13. I always used noise to guide him she says. Books and information are available to help increase your dog s quality of life.
For many people a blind dog might seem to be an insurmountable hurdle but after a period of adjustment most 4 leggers cope just fine. Canine blindness is a condition in which a dog suffers impairment of vision in both eyes. Living with blind dogs by caroline d.
The onset of blindness in dogs could be gradual or all of a sudden and they may suffer from either partial or total loss of site.
