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Originally Posted by Leonard224  It is definitely glaucoma in the one eye and a detached retina in the other. So, I'm guessing she can't see much at all right now. She does not have diabetes. She was just diagnosed yesterday, so this is all very new. I'm just trying to research as much as possible. I've had dogs my whole life but never one with eye problems, let alone blindness. And the sad part is she's just 4 years old. |
First let me say I ache for you. While having no direct experience with glaucoma I do have with cataracts. But cataracts don't usually have the pain that is associated with glaucoma.
First did the eye specialist examine your dogs eyes? with something like this I certainly would be going to a canine opthamologist.
Four years old is way way too young for this disease, and I would definitely let your breeder know. She might step up to the plate with some help for medical bills In any case she should seriously consider never breeding that pair together again - and if she does not do pre breeding eye exams by an opthamologist well......
The yahoo group I have heard is very very informative on this subject of blind dogs.
If you think you wont be able to stretch your budget for the surgery check out in our library Help for Vet Expenses - Also look at GoFundMe options. ANd do it NOW. While you have not so much pressure on the medical side.
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