My two year old shih tzu just gave birth to 5 pups six days ago. Then my siblings discovered that her left eye is in the early stage of cataract. Is there an operation to cure that?
2007-01-11 19:34:48 · 5 answers · asked by ladyluck 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
you need to have a veterinarian diagnose this first. but if it truely is a cataract yes there is a surgery that can be done. it can be costly but in a young dog such as her it could be well worth it. your vet can refer you to a veterinary opthamologist that can discuss the procedure and cost with you. i hope though now that she has developed a possible herriditory condition you will have her spayed since she can pass it on to her pups and let the new families that are waiting to take these pusp home when they are ready that the mother does have a catact. good luck.
2007-01-11 19:55:44 · answer #1 · answered by cagney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a pity you didn't have your dog health tested before breeding from her. You need to consult an eye specialist as to whether this type of cataract is hereditary. If it is, you will have to inform the buyers of your pups that the pups stand a good chance of inheriting the same condition. As to having an operation, I wouldn't rush to have it done. Dogs rely much more on their other senses and can manage much better than humans with limited sight. It is not a painful condition & many dogs live with cataract quite happily, particularly if it's only in one eye.
2007-01-11 21:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by anwen55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a surgery for it. According to my vet, there is also a new medication you can try for early stages of cataracts. Sadly, my dog's cataract was too advanced for the medication option (she was also old, which would make the surgery rough on her). For the surgery, you are looking at a cost of somewhere b/t 1,500-3,000 per eye....you will have to first visit your vet and then get referrals to an opthalmologic surgeon. Ask for more than 1 so that you can compare prices. I hope you are able to get the surgery done, otherwise the cataract will just continue to advance and it would be so sad to see her become blind at such a young age.
2007-01-11 19:58:38 · answer #3 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-30 21:43:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would much rather let the vet decide. Yes - cataracts in animals are treated much like that they are in humans .
2007-01-11 20:20:17 · answer #5 · answered by EL-BRAY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋