not the color white, but the whole eye has slowly turned white, more like glazed over..Is this old age or what? It has been slowly coming on for the last 2 years.
2006-10-29 19:06:31 · 5 answers · asked by Cricket 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Cataracts can form in the lens of the eye, causing blindness. It could also be another condition of older dogs called nuclear sclerosis which shows as a white film over the lens but unlike a cataract it is translucent and the dog will have vision. Another diagnosis could be "Pannus" or Chronic Superficial Keratitis in which over time a film develops over the surface of the eye. Numerous other conditions can affect your dogs eyes, particualrly as they age. See your vet for a proper diagnosis.
2006-10-30 03:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by CS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi yes these are usually cateracts & very common in older dogs & I have a 15 year old dog whos losing most of his sight now..However this does not stop them from getting around & although their sight isn't what it once was they can still live a good life...
Only if I thought y dog had no longer got any quality of life would I step in to help him on his way if he was suffering...but the condition can be a slow one & he may maintain some sight till he passes...
No fun in getting old for either man or dog unfortunately...
Regards Jake
2006-10-29 19:29:22 · answer #2 · answered by Jake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a cataract. (Filming over the retina that causes blindness) Take lab to the vet and he or she will give you further instruction.
2006-10-29 19:10:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cataracts are common in older dogs. Really not much you can do about it except just love him.
2006-10-29 20:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by Maggie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible that she/he may have cataracts? What has the vet said about her eyes?
2006-10-29 19:11:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋