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Post by arabellaphoenix on Jan 24, 2011 9:52:40 GMT
My cocker cross springer girl, Shannon, has just be diagnosed by the vet as being nearly completely blind We had noticed recently that she had started to bump into things when the light wasn't so good etc so took her to the vets to get it checked. He found that she had quite severe cataracts in both eyes and also Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). Apparently if it was only the cataracts they may have been able to operate but they can't do anything about the PRA. Does anyone have any experience of looking after a dog that is losing its eyesight? She seems to cope amazingly well. We just have to be careful when the light is not so good. She seems to be able to see outlines or blocks of shape at the moment but I think she will lose all sight in the future. Obvious thing I know is not to move things around as they memorize their surroundings but any other tips? She is such a happy little thing (she is 9) and I feel so awful that we can't do more for her but you wouldn't think her eyesight was as bad as it is if you didn't know.
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Post by dazycutter on Jan 24, 2011 12:58:58 GMT
what a shame... PRA is a hereditary condition also known as night blindess.... there is nothing you can do for that I am afraid...
your right to make sure you keep the house exactly the same and dont move furniture about. Give the dog confidence by leading her in and out and around objects.. most dogs will adjust.. good luck..
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