2006-10-12 06:36:01 · 22 answers · asked by Clichi 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Keep the dog in a safe environment, you know, like the house. Walk the dog on a leash.
2006-10-12 06:40:51 · answer #1 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My oldest dog is a 16 yr old Lhasa apso, she has been blind in both eyes for about the last year, she has adapted well, and doesn't have any problem getting around places she is familiar with, even though blind, she lives a good life, and enjoys the yard as well the house. My vet said she is not in any pain and should live out her full life.
2006-10-12 06:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by fishnbugs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If whatever caused your dog to go blind is also causing him or her pain, then you really need to consider what is best for the dog. That is a difficult decision and I can empathize with you. But in the long run, quality of life is usually better than quantity of life.
However, keep in mind that dogs, like most other animals, have an amazing ability to adapt when something goes wrong with their body.
My advice would be to do everything you can to help your dog adapt and you will be amazed how well he or she gets along in everyday life.
2006-10-12 06:45:56 · answer #3 · answered by gbob1976 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its still happy and healthy, just let it be. mine is completely blind and has been for almost 3 years now. one eye was blinded by my other dog when we first got her (about 10 years ago) but we never knew it was blind. we had been told it had sight until we went to get her checked for something and we were told it had been blind since it had been damaged and her other eye would be blind in about 2 years. they were right. but she couldnt really care. she still runs around the house and eats and goes out and wags her tail. she just doesnt play with her toys and she's always bumping into things, but she never crys out and we dont move any furnature. if anything changes and her quality of life goes down, then we'll think about doing something. until then, we'll let her live out her days in the only house she's known. we've had her about 14 years now. i know my baby.
i did have to teach her "step" so that she knows where the stairs are. but we dont let her go in the basement anymore since the stairs are just wood, but she goes upstairs and she goes down the 2 steps in our garage. she does bump into the car every day, but its jsut cause she's dumb and always has been. she's able to walk down the street and bounce off the only car parked out there. she was never the brightest dog in the pack
2006-10-12 07:10:53 · answer #4 · answered by mickey g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a dog is blind they rely on their sense of smell to navigate. However not changing his or her enviroment around keeps them from bumping into things. If his enviroment changes then you need to be patient and orientate him to his new surroundings. If you are walking him/her and there are stairs or a step up/down then you need to start training your dog with new commands so he/she dosn't injure him/her self. They learn quick and adapt well to losing certain capabilities. A lot of patientence a lot of love. Your dog wouldn't desert you just because you became blind he would just help you navigate, so give him/her the same respect!
2006-10-12 06:49:23 · answer #5 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what? For the people that's telling you to buy another dog, don't! Those people do not have a heart and compassion. That dog has a life and that dog is in need for loving and care. Put yourself in that position, you wouldn't want your owner to leave you and buy another dog. That's very sad. All you can do is give him love and care.
2006-10-12 08:28:04 · answer #6 · answered by woowee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would make no difference to me if any of my dogs went blind unless their quality of life was badly affected. Nobody knows your dog better than you so if you feel your dog is suffering talk to your vet, if you feel he can adapt & be happy cherish him . . I had to let one of my dogs go in May, he was relatively young (almost 7) ...I let Clyde go because he was in so much pain which could no longer be control with medication & I love him so much ...you have to think what is best for your dog no matter how hard it is.
2006-10-12 07:05:52 · answer #7 · answered by yvonne239021 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You become the seeing eye dog!
2006-10-12 06:43:29 · answer #8 · answered by donald m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs use their sense of smell more than sight. Don't move the furniture or his bed or water or food bowls. It would be good to leash him for potty breaks. It takes some time, but he'll get accustomed to it. There are dog schools for sightless dogs, but that may cost more than you're willing to spend.
-MM
2006-10-12 07:03:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him a seeing eye dog. No, just kidding. LOL. Just love him.
2006-10-12 06:39:37 · answer #10 · answered by abel g 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋