My dog has a cateract =(

I noticed my dog's left eye was cloudy and the vet says she has cateracts. Now she is afraid to walk. Up until a week ago, she loved to jump onto the couch so she could look out the window. Now she's too scared and just cries so we can help her up.:cry:

Apparently it is common for dogs, so has anyone on OT had a dog with cateracts?

I'm currently saving up for her surgery, which is $2000-3000. But I'm wondering if it is worth it? From what I read, dogs eventually get used to being blind in one eye and it will be as if nothing is wrong. Can anyone verify this?

That really sucks. :( Never had much wrong with our dog, thankfully. I cannot confirm that they adapt to being blind in one eye, but I assume that eventually they might.

:( that really sucks. What kind of dog is it? My gf's golden retreiver is blind in his right eye after doctors removed a tumor. I noticed it when he wouldnt blink when i put my hand near it, but did blink when i did that to the other one. Sad to see animals, especially dogs, in pain or discomfort.

My cat had them in both eyes. It's generally not that big of a deal.

I noticed my dog's left eye was cloudy and the vet says she has cateracts. Now she is afraid to walk. Up until a week ago, she loved to jump onto the couch so she could look out the window. Now she's too scared and just cries so we can help her up.:cry:

Apparently it is common for dogs, so has anyone on OT had a dog with cateracts?

I'm currently saving up for her surgery, which is $2000-3000. But I'm wondering if it is worth it? From what I read, dogs eventually get used to being blind in one eye and it will be as if nothing is wrong. Can anyone verify this?

SuprmanLuvHandl

However sometimes what looks like a cataract is actually a change in the eye due to age, which might not affect vision and often times even vets can't tell the difference (though veterinary ophthamologists- essentially vets who specialize in the eyes- can).

Being scared makes me wonder though what it is. I think you should talk to the vet more and get as much info as possible. Tell the vet how the dog is scared and won't walk.

My dog has stage 3 cataracts in both eyes and she still does fine amazingly enough. I wouldn't really worry about it. Also, I would say the surgery probably isn't worth it depending on your dog's age.

My cat has a dogeract :/UT_Wrestler

My dog has stage 3 cataracts in both eyes and she still does fine amazingly enough. I wouldn't really worry about it. Also, I would say the surgery probably isn't worth it depending on your dog's age.

nintendofreak_2

My dog is 4, turning 5 in June. Stage 3? Does that mean your dog is completely blind? The vet says we need to wait until her cateract is fully mature before she can get surgery.

My dog is 4, turning 5 in June. Stage 3? Does that mean your dog is completely blind? The vet says we need to wait until her cateract is fully mature before she can get surgery.

SuprmanLuvHandl

And Stage 3 is the highest level I'm pretty sure. I thought it would make it impossible for her to see but she doesn't seem to have any trouble seeing things at all.

[QUOTE="UT_Wrestler"]My cat has a dogeract :/Cheesehead9099

STart a Pay Pal for donations..I love dogs and cats.

STart a Pay Pal for donations..I love dogs and cats.

Kcube

Well I have a job so I can get the money eventually:P

but here's my dog, chilling inside the bar

[QUOTE="Kcube"]

STart a Pay Pal for donations..I love dogs and cats.

SuprmanLuvHandl

Well I have a job so I can get the money eventually:P

but here's my dog, chilling inside the bar

That is so cute :( hate to see it suffer...

Your dog is cute TC :)

[QUOTE="Kcube"]

STart a Pay Pal for donations..I love dogs and cats.

SuprmanLuvHandl

Well I have a job so I can get the money eventually:P

but here's my dog, chilling inside the bar

Yeah my dog had cateracts in both eyes. It wasn't too terrible for him though. He was old though and died soon after.

Personally I wouldn't spend the money.

My dog had cateracts in both eyes starting when she was still a pup.

Sad. Whatever you decide to do, hope it turns out the best for your dog.

seriously thats a cool dog..

I would replace itweezyfb

poor form.. serious man.. you dont just replace a dog.. there isnt a customer service representative you can call to RMA a dog.. thats just rude

[QUOTE="weezyfb"]I would replace itionusX

poor form.. serious man.. you dont just replace a dog.. there isnt a customer service representative you can call to RMA a dog.. thats just rude

[QUOTE="weezyfb"]I would replace itionusX

poor form.. serious man.. you dont just replace a dog.. there isnt a customer service representative you can call to RMA a dog.. thats just rude

[QUOTE="ionusX"]

[QUOTE="weezyfb"]I would replace itweezyfb

poor form.. serious man.. you dont just replace a dog.. there isnt a customer service representative you can call to RMA a dog.. thats just rude

I suppose dogs, like people, might get used to seeing out of one eye. But on a seperate note, can you work out a payment plan with the Vet?

I would replace itweezyfb

Your dog needs to suck it up. If it was both eyes, then that's worse. But one eye? Just one

Your dog needs to suck it up. If it was both eyes, then that's worse. But one eye? Just one

garathe_den

Same principle applies here.Calvin079

[QUOTE="UT_Wrestler"]My cat has a dogeract :/mywalletsgone

Hahahaha I laughed so hard I jumped through the computer screen and slit your throat! :lol:

[QUOTE="Calvin079"]Same principle applies here.headRooom

Why are you furious with me? Calvin079

I say surgeryis the best option.

[QUOTE="garathe_den"]

Your dog needs to suck it up. If it was both eyes, then that's worse. But one eye? Just one

Calvin079

Cheaper for humans. Animals don't get the same medical sympathy. And they have a life expectancy of less than a quarter of a human.

^ your point? A dog cannot be "replaced" and be the exact same as the one that died. It just doesn't work like that.

^ your point? A dog cannot be "replaced" and be the exact same as the one that died. It just doesn't work like that.

Calvin079

My grandparents always replaced their dogs

But is the dog the exact same? No. Does it replace the other dog(s) in terms of mannerisims, shape, hair colour, memories? no. That's what I'm driving at. You may be able to get another pet, but it will never be the previous one.

I'm currently saving up for her surgery, which is $2000-3000. But I'm wondering if it is worth it? From what I read, dogs eventually get used to being blind in one eye and it will be as if nothing is wrong. Can anyone verify this?SuprmanLuvHandl

Both of my dogs are completely blind and they're perfectly happy, I don't think it's worth it to put them through the stress of surgery, especially if it's only one eye. Both of my dogs get around extremely well for being blind, one you can hardly tell he can't see.