My Brown lab has a small white haze over the black of its eye. I am taking it to the vet on Fri but what could this be? And what kind of treatment might he get for it. Thanks in advance.
2007-01-09 21:11:43 · 15 answers · asked by lisa G 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Other answerers are correct in that it could be the start of a cataract. Your dog would be able to have an operation to correct it, our dog had this done at a cost of approx. £3000 but luckily we were covered by insurance. It could also be a small ulcer, which is quite easily treated, with drops. If it is quite a big ulcer, they can do a small op. The other dog had to have this done. Your vet will confirm what it is but if you are insured then you will get it treated without much cost anyway. If not, then it might be a hefty vets bill. I hope the dog is OK. Good Luck.
Our dog now has the vision of a seven year old and he is 14 so don't give up hope. The op was no trouble for him, a couple of days being a bit subdued but no more than when they are neutered. Give him the best that you can afford!
2007-01-09 21:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by nooka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might not want to hear this, but a white haze over a dog's eyes could be a cataract - a clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to blindness - this is not as uncommon and you think in older dogs though - you do not say how old yours is.
You should mention this to your vet who will be able to put your mind at rest one way or the other.
If it is this, there are operations avaiable but I think they are very expensive - again your vet will be able to advise.
Dogs have a much better sense of smell and hearing than humans and it is fairly easy for a blind dog to 'see' using other senses. You just have to keep and eye on them near stairs to make sure they do not fall down them.
You may find somethign useful here: http://www.petplace.com/dogs/cataracts-in-dogs/page1.aspx
Good luck with this one and I hope your pooch is OK x
2007-01-10 05:21:49 · answer #2 · answered by Marina99 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mention how old your dog was. When my dog was 13 years old she began to get that "haze." She was diagnosed with the beginnings of cataracts. Yet, I am not a vet to say what could be wrong with your dog. Glad you have a vet appointment upcoming!
2007-01-10 05:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by Kathie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well how old is your dog? If she/he is over 8 then there is a chance...and im sorry to say...that your dog may begin to loose some of its vision...its normal in many dogs to begin to loose some of their vision around this time. The haze is a form of cataract..(hope I spelled it right...im not a doc...lol) very close to that of the human in which a thin membrane or "skin" begins to cover the cornea. Usually the only way to treat this is by surgery. You should make sure to ask the Vet. if surgery is needed and all the risks involved....like any surgery there are risks and when it comes to vision...if there are too many risks its best to just let nature take its course. IM SORRY THAT YOUR IN THAT TYPE OF SITUATION...I HOPE ITS NOTHING SERIOUS....GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-01-10 05:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by Reneg@de 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a Collie dog that ended up with hazes over both eyes and went blind at a young age, she had a good life even though she bumped into everything but we looked after her. Later she died of diabetes which apparenly in some cases cause blindness. Go get it checked out.
2007-01-10 05:30:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our Lab is like that too. She is old ~12 y/o. I thought it was cataracts. The vet has never said anything nor have I asked. It ahsn't seemed to be any problem. I think she "sees" more by smell and sound than by sight anyway.
2007-01-10 05:22:37 · answer #6 · answered by Bullwinkle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My spaniel has the same thing in one eye. She's 13yrs old though. My vet has said that it's a cataract, her other eye is healthy though. He put it down to her age.
Take a look at this, it shows signs to look out for & information etc
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/cataracts-in-dogs/page1.aspx
2007-01-10 05:28:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it would be the same or not, but my cat had that this year also, and it cleared up like a virus.
But it can also mean that some damage has been done to that eye. Like it got bumped or something.
If it does not get better, take him to the vet, it could be early signs of blindness.
2007-01-10 05:16:31 · answer #8 · answered by karen 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It could be cataracts.... would be a costly operation if it is. Hope all goes well at the vets
2007-01-10 05:23:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
catarackes ,,,causes blindness ,they can have it removed ,or it could indicate at stroke,which case he will be given medicine ,,,,the eyes tell so much ,but these are the most common,my dog had this and was losing his sight but he was too old to bother ,,because the opp would have been too much for him to go through he was a springer spanial ,he died of a stroke this year 27th october ,,we miss him terribly but he was 15 years old and was classed as a mirracle at my vets as they dont normally get to this age bless him ,,,,but if your dog is old and i mean very old dont but him through it all just be there for him ,as we were for ben ,,,but if hes a younger dog take all you can get for him ,it will be worth it for him ,,,good luck ,and give him a big hug ,,,,labs are loverly dogs ,,,ill get one of those next but we wait till one needs a home ,,,we take all sorts of animals in ,,,so we are just waiting for the next poor lost soul,,all th best ,,kat
2007-01-10 05:22:18 · answer #10 · answered by whitecloud 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋