What is the best way to reduce the chance your dog gets cataracts?

Answer 1

I think you should first understand about cataracts. Cataracts can be either hereditary or nonhereditary. In hereditary cataracts you would avoid the breeds that are prone to developing them. These breeds include poodles, cockers, boston terriers, wire fox terriers, siberian huskys, golden retrievers, old english sheepdogs and labrador retrievers. Cataracts can also be a complication of diabetes in dogs. And lastly senile cataracts are common with no known cause. There is also a condition in dogs known as Keratitis or cloudy eye. This is an inflammation of the clear part of the eye. There are different types of Keratitis with several causes. This condition should be considered serious and be treated by a vet as it could lead to complete blindness.

Answer 2

Check out this page:

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/cataracts-in-dogs/page1.aspx

Also, there are experimental drops that can help get rid of cataracts after they have formed, as an alternative to surgery.

One of the vets I work with tried it on one of her dogs, who was blind from the cataracts, and they cleared up enough for her to see and move about as normally as she did when she was younger. The drops are NAC (N-Acetyl-Carnosine) Eye Drops. They are experimental, as such, but with some positive results.

Answer 3

Make sure that both parents are CERF normal.

Remember tho' that cataracts are a normal part of aging. Every person has them and so does every dog.

Answer 4

I have know idea what that is but you can try leting that dog 2 better places... i mean like clean places or you can keep it VERY,VERY,VERY HEALTHY good luck.:)

Answer 5

sun glasses may help