My dog is 9 years old and her right eye is going turning a little blue. Is she going blind?
2007-01-03 09:32:37 · 9 answers · asked by katt 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
all dogs can go blind... more to the point though... Though, there are over 20 different eye diseases that are known to occur in Boston Terriers so. The one we fear the most are Juvenile Cataracts which will cause total blindness in a very young dogs. With Boston Terriers it is recommended that CERF exams be given every year. Our personal recommendation, if you don't want to do it every year, is to do it before every breeding or in any year you breed your Boston Terrier. This should ensure that you don't pass a serious eye disease on to the puppies. Also make sure that all puppies are CERFed before they go to their new homes.
My baby Boston was diagnosed with cataracts at the age of 1 1/2. With surgery, the problem was corrected. But, as I mentioned above, unfortunately Bostons have a slew of eye problems... only your vet will be able to tell you for sure what is going on though and how to best treat it. Good luck.
2007-01-03 09:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by Rose 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Boston Terriers, like any other animal that sees, can go blind. If you are concerned about it going blind, I would suggest taking it to a vet.
2007-01-03 09:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Boston Terriers are prone to certain eye defects and diseases that can cause blindness. See the vet and they can tell you what is going on!!!
http://cantrip-bostons.us/health_issues.htm
http://www.bostonterrierclubofamerica.org/health/Eyes.html
2007-01-03 09:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a cataract. And cataracts can be removed
But... If it is cloudy deep inside your dogs eye... it could be loosing its sight.
It would be like us looking thru the windshield of a car during the rain. The cloudier it gets the more it is "pouring down rain".
That is how my Vet explained it to me.
HOPE THIS HELPS
GOOD LUCK
2007-01-03 09:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by H.O.T. Dog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every creature can go blind. As we all age our eye sight deteriorates. Your dog has cataracts, which is normal for its age.
2007-01-03 09:44:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
clearly you don't even understand what cataracts are so you need to do some research. eventually he will go blind but you can just have him have cataract surgery and he will see normally again. not that big of a deal but it is costly.
2016-05-22 23:46:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had several Bostons. None have gone blind. You don't need to worry. And ask your Vet, he's an expert!!
2007-01-03 09:38:27 · answer #7 · answered by Dovey 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
All dogs can go blind.
Same with humans.
Be sure to eat your carrots!
:o]
2007-01-03 09:35:40 · answer #8 · answered by *Barbie Girl* 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋