Blindness in dogs, symptoms and causes by @tayetaiwo

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What are Blindness?

Many obstacles are not dangerous if your four-legged buddy can see, but become hazardous if they are blind.

Blind dogs can unknowingly walk in front of a car, fall down the stairs, bang into sharp objects, and get into all kinds of situations when outside

Lack of ability to see can be a terrifying and even life-threatening disorder for your dog. Blindness may result as a symptom of a different disorder, such as diabetes, or it could be from injury, and sometimes it is due to a hereditary disease you did not know your dog had. The truth is, it is sometimes difficult for you to tell if your dog is blind because dogs are so adept at coping. However, you may notice your pet bumping into things, becoming afraid of loud noises, and not wanting to play or go outside. This is often due to fear because your dog has no idea what is happening and it is frightening.

Symptoms of Blindness in Dogs

• Acting afraid to move

• General clumsiness

• Apprehensive during play

• Unable to find water, food, and toys

• Not wanting to go outside

• Sleeping more than usual

• Excessive thirst (diabetes and SARDS)

• Eye redness

• Enlarged pupils

• Cloudiness of the eyes

Causes of Blindness in Dogs

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• Glaucoma – Very painful, increased pressure of the fluids in the eye that damages the optic nerve and retina

• Cataracts – Painless cloudiness of the eye lens that produces partial or complete blindness

• Diabetes – One in 10 dogs is diabetic and 75% of them end up blind

• Old age

• Infection

• Injury

Conclusion

Despite the diagnosis, however, a blind dog's quality of life can still be happy and positive. Encouragement and reinforcement on your part during walks and while training your canine companion to adapt can have a beneficial impact on your pet's well-being

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