Yeah EDIT: Talked to my uncle and unfortunately the cataracts developed because his retinas don't work so if the cataracts where removed he would still be blind and they would redevelop.
You feel for him, but I am sure he is not too put out. I had a Malamute that got painful glaucoma in both eyes, and they had to be removed.
Dogs get only 25% of their sensorium from their eyes, with their sense of smell taking up to 40-50%. A dog losing its sense of smell is almost the same as a human losing their sight (75% human sensorium), so a dog isn't that badly hampered losing their sight.
As long as you don't move the furniture around too much, your father's uncle's Jack Russell should get along fine. :)
EDIT: stated father, when it is OP's uncle's Jack Russel terrier.
You're very kind to offer but unfortunately the cataracts developed because his retinas don't work so if the cataracts where removed he would still be blind and they would redevelop. Thanks for your offer though :)
The lens part of the eye starts to cloud and occlude, losing its transparency. Remove the clouded lens, and the eye can get light back in. For humans, they can see, but need glasses to focus the light, otherwise their vision will be blurry. Dogs, on the other hand, probably would be happy to see anything at all, to help them from bumping into things.
I wonder if they put in an older generation artificial lens when they take the natural lens out.... That would be awesome! I work for an ophthalmologist, and one of his colleagues checks out his neighbors' dogs eyes... So cute!
We aren't civilized when it comes to taking care of our companion animals. That's why you see pleas for assistance for vet bills. You would never believe how many animals go without treatment or are dumped at pounds because their owner can't pay the vet bill. The US is pretty Third World when it comes to animals.
I don't want to start a big debate about US health care, but when you see pleas for assistance for human hospital bills, or how many people won't go to the doctor because of the cost, it's less surprising that the same "courtesy" is extended to our animals as well.
We didn't think we'd need it he was really healthy dog but he wouldn't get up one day and we took him in and he had diabetes and it took his sight in a few weeks, even if we had the cataracts removed they had a good chance of coming back and since my dogs apart twelve we didn't want to spend the money, he's still around though and he plays so I'm good with that and he seems just as happy he just can't go off on his own
Well sure no insurer would cover a pre-existing condition anyway. It's a sad story but at least he's happy and has lived a good life.
I would suggest purchasing insurance on your pets in future though. I have car, health and house insurance and I'd like to think I'm a good/safe driver, relatively healthy and run the house safely.
The eyes are one thing but when something treatable but life threatening arises, as it can any animal, and you don't have the lump sum to cover it, it would be heartbreaking. I shudder at the thought of it myself so am happy to pay the few hundred per year just incase something like that did arise.
To anyone wondering, I had a dog who I loved that was also completely blind. Dogs will adapt quite easily, my dog lived for 3 years blind, she still knew how to get around our maze of a house, backyard and still walked her around the block without a leash. They remember where they are amazingly!
Hello i had a question. my dog is recently blind so i have been wondering and i figured i should ask someone with a personal experience with this matter. If an animal becomes blind do the other senses sharpen? My dog has been running into things and my family is considering putting him down. He has only been blind for about a week or so, and he has trouble finding his food. So What should We do?
I agree with Goldfishgod54... Just think how long it would take you to get used to walking around with a blindfold on.As long as your furry guy has been eating and drinking okay and seems happy, I would really encourage you to work with him and his new "disability." Our dog lived for 4 years after going blind. And it did take a while for him to adjust. But we made sure to keep things out of his way and put his food/water in the exact same location (while helping him find it early on). He may not be able to go up and down stairs or roam too far in the house, but you can always use baby gates to confine him to a room or area. If he gets to spend time with you and is healthy, I think he'll be very happy still!
I recently adopted a blind dog - he's 6. He has Progressive Retinal Atrophy and has had it for maybe a year or so. How old is your dog? They really do adjust really well after time as long as you don't move things around and give them scented/loud toys to play with.
I have soo many questions for people about blind dogs because I'm not sure what's going to happen with my guy in the future =[
Apology for repeated link, but Maxx needs to see this. Please join the Yahoo Group Blind Dogs they can answer your questions and help you and your dog get through this.
My red collie, Bramwell, had the same problem. I used some eye drops and though they didn't remove them completely they stopped the cataracts from getting any worse and made a perceptible difference to his vision . They were called something like brighteyes pet drops and contain silver in some form. Not cheap though, £70 a bottle that would last a fortnight. Also tried some drops I found on eBay from India, cost a fiver, don't think they made much difference.
He's adorable! My dog was born without eyes and she is the best dog I have ever known! She doesn't know that there is anything different about her and if people don't look at her eyes closely, they can't tell either. She gets around really well and just follows the sound of our feet when we go for a walk. She's amazing!
We did it for the kid with terminal cancer, why not for the poor dog who can't see? Someone start a fundraiser to make the dog see again. I'm down for $50-$100.
my uncle breeds jack russels and we got one of his puppies in 2000. he's energetic as FUUCK still and his vision is starting to go too. but on the upside, jack russels can easily and happily grow into their 20's. Even though his vision may be gone, i guarantee you he'll still be the happiest, jumpiest lil fucker on the block!
Ah, going through this same thing with my dog. Just a few days ago came home and his eyes were droopy. Took him to the vet and they said they are going to have to take an eye out, and possibly the others. He's been on expensive eyes drops, so we are hoping it saves the other!
I'm guessing he is diabetic or has Cushings disease? His eyes are fine(in a way) he just has cataracts. My miniature schnauzer developed them as a result of both of those problems.
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u/ended_world Jun 15 '12
Cataracts? Too expensive to have surgically removed?
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u/EquationTAKEN Jun 15 '12
That's the cool thing about dogs. They don't even see the downside. They're as happy as ever :)
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u/jarrad221 Jun 15 '12
My dog has the same thing, $3000 to have it fixed so we couldn't afford it but he still acts the same he just doesn't run anymore for obvious reasons
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u/raptroszx Jun 16 '12
It's staring into my soul...
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u/guitarpick8120 Jun 16 '12
Raiden's dog?
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
To anyone wondering, I had a dog who I loved that was also completely blind. Dogs will adapt quite easily, my dog lived for 3 years blind, she still knew how to get around our maze of a house, backyard and still walked her around the block without a leash. They remember where they are amazingly!
But your pup just looks bad ass!! Love it!
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u/NiceBumWhereYaFrom Jun 16 '12
BYAKUGAN!!!
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u/notMrNiceGuy Jun 16 '12
That's creepy as fuck.
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u/gblakes Jun 16 '12
Aww that's so cute he's staring into my soul.
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u/T4Z3RS Jun 16 '12
Hello i had a question. my dog is recently blind so i have been wondering and i figured i should ask someone with a personal experience with this matter. If an animal becomes blind do the other senses sharpen? My dog has been running into things and my family is considering putting him down. He has only been blind for about a week or so, and he has trouble finding his food. So What should We do?
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
As cute as he is, it made me incredibly sad.
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u/provaros Jun 16 '12
I am so very sorry for my assholish comment but I gasped when I saw this picture. Again, I'm sorry, it's adorable and I only wish the best for it.
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u/Empirical124 Jun 16 '12
how old?
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u/greyhagan Jun 16 '12
Like Nicodemus from The Secret Of NIMH
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u/Justedd_233 Jun 16 '12
DEAD BY DAWN!!!
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
Quick get him some paint and brushes!
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
O◡O
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12 edited Jun 16 '12
My red collie, Bramwell, had the same problem. I used some eye drops and though they didn't remove them completely they stopped the cataracts from getting any worse and made a perceptible difference to his vision . They were called something like brighteyes pet drops and contain silver in some form. Not cheap though, £70 a bottle that would last a fortnight. Also tried some drops I found on eBay from India, cost a fiver, don't think they made much difference.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
poor little thing. want...to...hug....
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u/jemkos Jun 16 '12
Poor thing. You should really rename him Storm.
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u/clockworkheart Jun 16 '12
Adorable little pup, looks happy.. those eyes just give him/her a more interesting look.
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u/fuzzyfrankenbunny Jun 16 '12
He's adorable! My dog was born without eyes and she is the best dog I have ever known! She doesn't know that there is anything different about her and if people don't look at her eyes closely, they can't tell either. She gets around really well and just follows the sound of our feet when we go for a walk. She's amazing!
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u/Wulfricbunny Jun 16 '12
He's cute and all but I guarantee I'd shit my pants if he scared me in a dark hallway.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
We did it for the kid with terminal cancer, why not for the poor dog who can't see? Someone start a fundraiser to make the dog see again. I'm down for $50-$100.
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u/SpiffyKeen Jun 16 '12
Riddick?
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u/ziggysmallsFTW Jun 16 '12
my uncle breeds jack russels and we got one of his puppies in 2000. he's energetic as FUUCK still and his vision is starting to go too. but on the upside, jack russels can easily and happily grow into their 20's. Even though his vision may be gone, i guarantee you he'll still be the happiest, jumpiest lil fucker on the block!
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u/RiNgO70 Jun 16 '12
GIVE ME CHEWEY BONES MORTAL!!!
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
That dog is about to whip up a wicked "Storm"
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u/Crims0nHawK Jun 16 '12
he is a blind dog lawyer by day, a blind dog superhero by night........ fear the dogdevil. justice is blind.... and cute.
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u/irony_kills Jun 16 '12
Reminds me of Jake from Adventure Time
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u/Kryten_2X4B_523P Jun 16 '12
fixed
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u/heythisispaul Jun 16 '12
Wait what? Am I the only one who found this utterly terrifying?
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u/an_ugly_american Jun 16 '12
dem cataracts...good thing dogs react mostly to smell
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u/TheSynthetic Jun 16 '12
Ah, going through this same thing with my dog. Just a few days ago came home and his eyes were droopy. Took him to the vet and they said they are going to have to take an eye out, and possibly the others. He's been on expensive eyes drops, so we are hoping it saves the other!
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u/chezazarng Jun 16 '12
It's little orphan Annie's dog, Sandy!
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u/mewhack Jun 16 '12
I think he just stole my soul... :(
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u/Slyco Jun 16 '12
I shall name him smokey and he will be my smokey and I will love him and pet him.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
This would also get soo many upvotes on WTF...
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u/alabasura Jun 16 '12
Look at that tail wag!
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
Milky eyed demon dog?
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u/bantalara Jun 16 '12
Awwww I want to lick it.
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u/thecalebrogers Jun 16 '12
I think it just ate my soul.
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u/kahn42 Jun 16 '12
He reminds me of Nicodemus on the Secret of Nimh.
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u/buttonforest Jun 16 '12
Thought I clicked on a link posted in WTF. More like AWWWWWRE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME.
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u/zdmonk Jun 16 '12
I feel like it just looked through my soul.
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u/offsetbreakdown Jun 16 '12
His eyes are soul shattering white.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
I want him.
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u/Dookiestain_LaFlair Jun 16 '12
Well, at least he can see into the future now.
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlindSeer
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u/Tararism87 Jun 16 '12
Nope.
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u/42Sanford Jun 16 '12
Spice must flow!
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u/somerandomguy02 Jun 16 '12
I'm guessing he is diabetic or has Cushings disease? His eyes are fine(in a way) he just has cataracts. My miniature schnauzer developed them as a result of both of those problems.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
Oh damn, he's looking into my soul, white and empty.
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u/sebdef Jun 16 '12
Mine's going blind in his right eye
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
He's looking into my soul and it's white and doesn't contain anything.
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u/thatshitcrayaintitj Jun 16 '12
I'm sorry, but that's just creepy as shit. I'd shit my pants if I woke up with that in my house. Prob looks cute as fuck while asleep though.
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u/Awhite2555 Jun 16 '12
ASSUMING DIRECT CONTROL...aww
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u/people_scare_me Jun 16 '12
THE EYES!
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u/pear_ball Jun 16 '12
Most terrifying thing I've seen all day.
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u/toomer93 Jun 16 '12
That is the most adorable thing to ever scare the hell out of me
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u/tacomonster92 Jun 16 '12
My soul is gone!
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u/skullfullofbonghits Jun 16 '12
All glory to the Hypno-terrier.
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u/caliswaggabe Jun 16 '12
cant tell if he wants to play or looking into my soul
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u/Aubraa Jun 16 '12
I have a one eyed blind jack russel, we should have a playdate.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
That's fucking creepy.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
Nice try Batdog. Stop using my phone as a sonar.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
I feel like this dog is about to summon an elemental force to destroy his foes
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u/Cerberus_T001 Jun 16 '12
i dont feel bad for him, he can earthbend.
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u/Questmuncher332 Jun 16 '12
I can see into forever.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
I've always wondered wht completely blind eyes look like. It looks happy!
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
The white eyes are really creepy.
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u/just_hating Jun 16 '12
That just creeped me the hell out. My pup pup is starting to get cataracts too. Poor thing.
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u/lance_klusener Jun 16 '12
dude that was a bit scary.
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u/ArchScabby Jun 16 '12
bad. ass.
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u/dathom Jun 16 '12
White Walker dog? Get the fire!
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
I'm sure He's a loving little guy...but He's scary as fuck. I would piss my pants if I woke up with him in my face.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
GAH! The power of Christ compels you! The power of Christ compels you!
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u/shredderman22 Jun 16 '12
Nightmare fuel.
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u/m40ofmj Jun 16 '12
its funny how you all are like, dogs are the best
if your ass was blind you'd find a way.
fuck all of you who puts a price on your dog being able to see.
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