Did you find this site helpful? from What I Learned About Blind Dogs

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The purpose of this site is to share my experience and information to all who find themselves unexpectedly caring for a blind dog. May this place be a source of comfort and information to all who visit. If you have a blind dog experience, your knowledge, tips, and thoughts are welcome here.

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    Hairdresser007 Hairdresser007 Dec 10, 2009 @ 6:19 pm
    Thank you so much for this. I wish I had found it before! We adopted a Boston Terrier (GEORGE) with only one eye and he had cornial melting of that eye!!! But we haven't noticed a lot about it except that yes, he is marking a bit so we have to watch out for that on the furniture. But he knows his way once he is oriented. Plus our Border Collie helps him around. It is so funny he atually herds him around especially after it rains and his marks are gone from the back yard. It is amazing how much he is just like normal now!
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    AnnRadley AnnRadley Dec 2, 2009 @ 9:11 pm
    I don't have direct experience here, but what a touching story! I can relate to your taking so long to make this wonderful lens and becoming misty-eyed. Great lens. My dog Hansel - keeping him safe, happy and healthy ranks way high in my life!
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    ChapelHillFiddler ChapelHillFiddler Nov 30, 2009 @ 8:41 am
    You're a gentle, patient dog owner! I've featured this on my fan-club thank-you lens so - thank you!
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    Triston Triston Nov 14, 2009 @ 9:50 pm
    How to work with a newly blind dog!!

    Jester, 13 year old frisky boarder collie mix went blind in three days. He has diabetes and at this point, he is not a candidate for surgery. We had two other border collies, Maggie, 14, was blind in one eye since birth (didn't know it till we did a check up) and Cosmo, who died at 16 and was going blind for awhile.

    Anyway, when Jester went suddenly blind, his eyes literally changed in front of us, we were blindsided, so to speak. We were trying to learn as quickly as we could how to deal with our ?new jester?.

    First bit of advice that is almost the most important is to have a great attitude. When we told people he was blind, and they sounded sad, his tale went down like he was a bad boy. But if we and others said, wow, he's doing great, his tale was up, and his body language changed. It is really important that you are positive, and that your dog doesn't think you feel sorry for him.

    I realized working with Jester was like working with my daughters when they were young. If they fell, I just helped them back up and moved on. If they got confused, I let them get a little confused and work their way through the problem.

    You need to do that with your newly blind dog. Don't carry them up the stairs. Don't put food under their noses. Don't lift them onto sofa or into car. Let them feel their way. Sure, they will get frustrated, but most dogs won't give up. They want to do it. Jester bumped his nose many times trying to get into the car. He slid down the stairs. It was okay. Pat the sofa and maybe guide them up, or help them half way.

    Here are some simple tips and advice to get going. The sooner you get back to ?normal? the happier your dog will be and the more progress you will make. Jester goes on leashed walks, unleashed walks and to off-leash dog parks. We go to several places, but try and walk the same routes once there.

    Tips:

    Use very simple language. Pick one word, ie TREE, to warn dog if they are going to bump into something. They actually need to bump into something for the word/warning to mean anything. It needs to be one word, no matter the obstacle. We use TREE, so I say TREE TREE TREE, and he knows to slow down and veer left or right. When we were walking I had to let him walk into a bush or door slowly so I could give the warning. It didn't take long before Jester knew that when I said TREE he needed to slow down and veer to the side.

    We also have lots of stairs in our home. I put treats on the stairs and as Jester found the treats and tried to go up, I said STAIRS STAIRS STAIRS. Just the one word. And that was for up or down. I would sit on the stairs and coax him down with treats, saying stairs the whole time. Pretty soon, at home he was going up and down no problem. In the park, I just give him a warning, STAIRS when we get close and he lifts his little paw higher and finds the steps.

    Dogs have great physical memories and can do a lot more than we give them credit for. Jester remembers the different textures of the ground and adusts.

    Keep your home simple. Remind people not to leave back packs on the floor, items on the stairs, etc. Keep water bowl in same place. When feeding dog, put bowl on floor and call dog to dinner. Tap the bowl or keep picking it up and putting it down. Tell your dog dinner and encourage them to go to the bowl. It gives them a sense of independence and pride.

    In the house, chat to your dog, say hello, ask how they are, let them know when you are leaving room and when you are coming back. You should do this a lot initially so your dog will connect the sounds to your movements.

    I use Jester's name, but also say Dude to him. If I say jester, he may feel he needs to come and respond, and if he is laying in the sun, or doing his ?biznezz?, I don't want to disturb or disrupt him. By saying Dude, I am right here, he knows I am there but doesn't have to come over right away. This is important on off-leash walks, if Jester has gone to explore but I sense he needs to know I am still there. When we first started taking walks, I carried a radio so he would know where I was. I would also just chatter away to myself, so he could hear my voice. Now, I don't have to so much as he flollows me, and his other senses are more tuned in.

    We had a dog that would sneak up on Jester, and when he went blind, it was an unfair fight. So Maggie got a bell put on her collar. And that bell was really helpful for walks. If you don't want to deal with a radio or chatter, carry a bell with you and jingle it.

    When we encounter a lot of dogs a the dog park or on the sidewalk, I say Puppies!!! Puppies!!! To give Jester some warning. He does fine, he likes to smell other dogs and get smelled.

    Most people can't tell he is blind until they look at his eyes or he walks into them. I tell people he can't see anything but that he loves getting petted, and to go ahead.

    When its treat time, I toss dry little treats on the kitchen floor and Jester smells his way around and finds the treats.

    The best piece of advice I can give you is to be positive. Don't sound sad. Imagine if you went blind and everyone sounded like you should be put down, or sounded like they wanted to cry or didn't think you could do anything anymore.

    You don't need to have baby gates up everywhere, its better to teach your dog how to navigate your house. They can and people need to let them. By putting up barriers, you are telling the dog they are no longer welcome in much of your home and treating them like they did something wrong, they didn't. Spend time now with your dog and soon they will get around just fine.

    Be up beat. If they bang their noses, go Caboomy or something silly and move on. If you say TREE and they successfully dodge the obstacle, say GOOD JOB, so they know they dodged something. Warn them about steps and stairs. When stepping off or up a sidewalk, I say step. That's it. If he slips, so what? Your job is to pay attention to your surroundings, be upbeat, give warnings, give praise, let others know and remind them your dog is amazing. They will bump into things, they will get nervous, they may snap at a dog who is too pushy, that's okay. Just pay attention, and let your dog still be a dog. They can do this and we need to let them. Don't do for them, re-teach them how. Its like working with a toddler. FInd the right balance of protecting them and letting them be who they are. They need that.

    Triston
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    Lyndsey Green Lyndsey Green Oct 31, 2009 @ 7:10 pm
    we already have two beautiful dogs, a collie cross retriever and a Welsh collie...we think
    ourselves very lucky. So we decided to give something back...and tomorrow we are
    picking up a rescue 12 week old collie cross sheltie who was born blind. So I cannot tell you how helpful your story has been to us!.....I feel so much more confident now.
    Thank you!!!
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    Carol Carol Sep 30, 2009 @ 7:16 am
    Thank you for the information, my dog went blind this weekend due to diabetis and she now has mature cataracts on both eyes and she cant see anything.

    She is moving around the house ok although she is bumping into things and walking into doors and the walls and i am using a gate at the bottom of the stairs at night.

    I just hope she can adjust, i do have another dog, in fact its her son, so hopefully he will keep her going.

    Thanks again for the website, it has really helped my thinking now.
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    Doug Doug Sep 25, 2009 @ 11:21 am | in reply to Reba
    My 6 year old shiz-zu maltese mix just went blind this week. She will not move around at all no matter how we coax her. How long did it take for your dog to begin moving around and did you find any ways to help her along?
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    Reba Reba Sep 17, 2009 @ 2:03 pm
    My Shiz-zhu went blind about a year ago.She would not play nor anything.Now she is up and playing with our new dog and is doing very well.
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    Karen Karen Sep 8, 2009 @ 7:05 am
    Thanks for your web ite. My dog lost her sight 3 weks ago and I have been devistated. She will only walk a block. Her mood is very grave and she uis only 7 years old.
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    hlkljgk hlkljgk Sep 3, 2009 @ 6:34 pm
    thanks for sharing your story. my old dog's eyes are definitely getting worse - not as bad as her ears, though. all she can hear is a loud clap.
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    Indrani Bose Indrani Bose Aug 29, 2009 @ 12:13 am
    I would really like to thank you for sharing your experience in such detailed way as it has really picked my spirits up. My furry rescued Lab cross was diagnosed to be blind owing to high sugar just two days back and he is just 7 yrs old with his entire life left to live. I was totally heart broken, crying and he picked my emotions totally as you mentioned. Since then a dog trained frnd of mine told me to be strong or else Kit will pick up on my sense which was sooo true. I am in Dubai, where Vet assistance is good but the medical bill are a huge finacial stress as this region doesn't have any pet insurance. So, the vets very conveniently offered euthanasia which I CAN NEVER EVER IMAGINE. there I was trying to doggy proof our house with 2 other rescued dogs, for a new blind dog, get insulin injections,get his food rations for diet etc and the vets suggested that....and trying to be normal for Kit's sake! Then I stumble upon ur article which gave me hope... and hope is all that I need.
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    Richard and Jeni Richard and Jeni Aug 22, 2009 @ 12:19 pm
    Recently our dog has gone blind, this has been a pretty difficult time for us. We are both seniors and my husband is ill and he and our pet "Nikki" have bee pretty close friends. Knowing that we are not the only ones with a beloved pet with this challange is good for us. Thank you for your site. She is 11 years old. If she continues to be healthy this challenge shouldn't be too difficult, just hoping that she does not get anthing else.
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    Adrienne Adrienne Aug 16, 2009 @ 3:47 pm | in reply to Lisa
    Lisa, what was the ointment called? My dog recently got an eye infection and we were given pills and an ointment from the vet. He could see at the time of the vet visit. At first it cleared up a bit, but the infection persisted and we got more ointment a week later. The ointment now seems to irritate the eyes more and even worse, we think he's blind. I am also wondering if it is that ointment.

    While talking to my mother-in-law (who used to be a technician at an eye doctor) she asked me what was said. I told her the vet ran no tests and said he had glaucoma, then gave us more ointment. My mother-in-law was irate. First, she said you cannot just look at eyes and tell if there is glaucoma, because you need to run pressure tests. Second, the ointment he gave us is basically a "kill-all". It kills bacterial infections but not fungal infections. Since he essentially went blind, she suspects that it is indeed a fungal infection and there's nothing we can do.

    Please reply!
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    Brandon Brandon Aug 16, 2009 @ 1:41 am
    I'd like to mention a site that was very helpful to me. It is at: http://www.BlindDogInfo.com and if you click on their articles link, they offer several very helpful articles for owners of blind dogs.

    Hope this is helpful!

    Brandon
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    james james Aug 8, 2009 @ 8:33 pm
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    Craig Craig Jul 31, 2009 @ 3:32 pm
    Our dog Bonnie, an American Eskimo had symptoms of cushing's didease. We tested her and it came back negative. We checked for diabetes and that too was negative. It turns out that she has SARDS (sudden acquired retinal degeneation syndrome). She lost all of her sight in 10 days. She is 9. Her brother Clyde seems fine. I am devastated and have not yet come to grips with this. There is no cure.Bonnie was a ball of fire and now she is so lethargic. I cry everyday thinking about her. Peole say that dogs are better with blindness than humans but I have not accepted that yet. To see her bump into everything
    is so sad. I have been trying to play with her and make her feel better. Her brother has not figured out that she is blind. She still runs to the door when she hears things and knows her way around the house. I know she is depressed because she lays under the table. Thanks so much for your info. Dogs do sense feelings and I try to be positive around her. But it's hard.
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    charlino charlino Jul 29, 2009 @ 11:26 am | in reply to Lisa
    Hello Lisa - I can sure empathize with your situation, as our new dog is a Golden Retriever last year, he had a 'deadly' melanoma surgically removed from his back toe. Due to this find, he has to visit the cancer specialist every six months for a check up. From what our vet told us, Goldens are predisposed to cancers, hip displasia, allergies, and a host of other things. Our golden's eyes were getting gunky lately due to his allergies. The salve our vet prescribed helped his eyes, and the gunk has pretty much gone away. If you find that your dog's eyes are getting worse, you may want to have your dog's eyes checked to see if she is having an allergic reaction to the eye salve or any other medication she may be on. Chemo has a tendency to leave pets (and people) weak. You and your pet are in my prayers.
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    KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Jul 27, 2009 @ 2:59 pm
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    Elisabeth Elisabeth Jul 21, 2009 @ 9:22 am
    Thank you so much for making this site! I just found out yesterday that my sweet 7 year old pug is blind and have been totally heartbroken. This has really inspired me to teach him how to live his new life. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
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    charlino charlino Jul 14, 2009 @ 3:06 pm | in reply to Erin
    Hello Erin - Separation anxiety was a little tough at first. Then I remembered something that helped us when we first got him and had to leave him at home alone when my husband and I went to work. We placed an article of worn clothes on his bed so he would know that we were there with him. Also, before we left the house we tried not to feed the anxiety by getting too mushy with him. When we left the house, we pretty much said 'OK we have to go, be a good boy, reinforced 'we will be back, " and while we were gone it was his job to 'guard the house.' He knew we had a job to do, and so did he. With a dirty shirt by his side, he didn't feel so alone, and by our not feeding the anxiety with long mushy goodbyes, he became more relaxed with our coming and going.
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    Lisa Lisa Jul 11, 2009 @ 11:41 pm
    thank you for all of this information. My dog Kenya is an 11 year old Golden Retiever. She has had a lot of health problems lately....Recently diagnosed with Cushings (pituitary dependent) and Diabetes. She gets a chemotherapy every other day (although she went through an intense session of chemo about 2 months ago) she also gets insulin 2x a day, strict diet and has now gone blind and I am heartbroken. She is scheduled to have her routine bloodwork for the cushings on Monday. Since the onset of the diabetes and cushings, she has had a chronic eye infection with greenish yellow pus all over an in her eyes. I got ointment from the vet but it persists and has spread to the other eye. I know there can be so many reasons for the blindness with the cushings and diabetes however I wonder if it could be from the ointment; as it seems the more often she got it, the more rapid the eye loss was. She is not adjusting to blindness...she is very disoriented and depressed...I am heartbroken.
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    Erin Erin Jul 11, 2009 @ 3:59 pm
    I am taking my dog to the vet on Monday to have his cloudy eye checked, but my question is; how did you deal with the separation anxiety? We just moved and he is flipping out. I had no idea there was a connection, but it makes sense.
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    TERRY TERRY Jun 11, 2009 @ 1:32 pm
    Recently, while playing ball with my almost 7 year old Pom, Freida, the ball was only 12 feet away in low grass and she did not seem to see it while looking right at it. I thought this odd and wondered why she couldn't see it. I dismissed it when I picked up the ball and threw it while she was watching, she was able to chase, find and retrieve it.

    A day later, I notice Freida seems to be barking a bit more and when I go to see what she is barking at, there is nothing there. Freida is looking directly ahead as though there is something
    there, but there is nothing.

    Now, I go to the end of a parking lot and start walking back, Freida now barks at me as though I am a stranger or as if she doesn't recognize me. After I get closer, 15', she quits barking and acknowledges me.

    Looking back she is barking at "nothing" a lot lately. I wonder if shes starting
    to lose her eyesight. Having no money, is there a way I can test for myself ?

    Terry
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    diane from pa. diane from pa. May 27, 2009 @ 11:03 am
    g[in reply to JAMES BEAL] my beautiful german shepard, went blind last week also. she was diagnosed with very high blood pressure and is on vasotec and norvasc. her behavior is so normal that my daughter and the man who mows my lawn and plays with her each week didn't even notice and were surprised when i told them. the only difference i see is that on a walk she seems to want to stop like she doesn't like it anymore. i took her with my daughter and 4 other dogs off leash and she did so well you couldn't tell which dog was blind! still on a leash she just keeps stopping and acting like she wants the walk to end..
    i also feel like she's teaching me how to adjust.. she gets around the yard and the house with no problem and finds her food and water bowl with no problem. i even put a water bowl outside and she knows where that is now.
    she's fine while i'm at work. i have a dog door and that's great..she's in no pain and i still loving life. i think we have alot to learn from our pets.
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    Gwen Gwen May 20, 2009 @ 2:06 am | in reply to charlino
    Dear Charlino, why didnt it occur to me that it could be the eye solution?? Yes, i will bring her to the vet right away and hope that her swelling will subside soon.. Many thanks for your reply again Charlino...appreciate it.. thanks again..=)
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    charlino charlino May 19, 2009 @ 7:54 am | in reply to Gwen
    Hello Gwen -- My old dog did not have any swelling with the eyes until after he went blind and ran through the yard to chase a critter. The vet diagnosed the scratched corneas, (from running into shrubs and such in the chase.) Eye drops were perscribed, the swelling went down, and he was ok. In your circumstance -- if your dog did not have an existing injury and after taking your dog to the vet, the drops and antibiotics appear to making your dog's eye condition worse, I strongly advise you to return to the vet or your local animal hospital where a canine eye specialist can further evaluate your dog's condition in the event your pet is having a reaction to the medication. Typically, it is NOT normal for a blind dog's eye condition to get worse unless an infection or alergic reaction is involved. It IS normal to be heartbroken by your beloved pet's blindness. Although my old blind dog passed away five years ago, I still get misty-eyed thinking about him.
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    Gwen Gwen May 19, 2009 @ 1:38 am
    My 11 year old dog just went blind last week and I am still having a hard time coming to terms with it The vet said that she will not be able to see again and prescribed some antibiotocs and eye solution. I know emotions are contagious and they can almost feel it when we are down, but I just cant hold back my tears each time when I see her red and cloudy eye. And now that it's swollen, it's even worse.. Is this normal?
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    JAMES BEAL JAMES BEAL May 18, 2009 @ 2:06 pm
    MY little hunting dog developed glacoma back in dec and we had to remove one eye. this past weekend her other eye started glazing over and she is at the vet now for the verdict. it is just heart breaking to think of her going blind. i searched the web and found this site. very helpful. i had even thought about the worst. now, win lose or draw i am going to stick with her. there is no way i could have her put down. thanks everyone. james
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    KarateKatGraphics KarateKatGraphics May 4, 2009 @ 12:04 am
    Useful and compassionate lens--great job! 5*****
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    Amy S. Amy S. Apr 2, 2009 @ 6:27 pm
    Thank you so much for sharing your story. Our Golden is in the process of going blind ~ 2 weeks ago she was chasing tennis balls at the dog park, and today she is bumping into things and cannot see if I toss the ball on the ground in front of her. It has been heartbreaking, but I feel comforted by your optimism and experiences. I have already taken her to the veternary ophthalmologist, who confirmed glaucoma and uveitis, for which there is no cure. She prescribed 4 different types of drops 3 times a day to reduce swelling and to attempt to preserve whatever sight may remain in her left eye, but with 1 week of treatment, the deterioration has been dramatic. I still hope we can find ways to enjoy some of her favorite things, especially the beach as she LOVES to swim, but it is admittedly going to require some creativitiy. Thank you for your encouraging story.
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    Lisa Cantrell Lisa Cantrell Mar 21, 2009 @ 8:45 pm
    My dog Jasper just turned 5 on March 16, 2009. It was not a good birthday for him we discovered he had SARD's which is sudden accute retinal detereation. I took him to see a specialist and discovered that Jasper was totally blind and there was nothing they could do, nothing could reverse this ,slow it down, or stop it. After several days of constant crying I've decided to be THANKFUL I still have my beloved Jasper. I am just gonna try to make his life as good as I can and continue showing him he is loved more than he will ever know.
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    Sam's Mom Sam's Mom Mar 11, 2009 @ 8:06 am
    Thank you for your advice. We have suspected for some time that our lab, Sam, has been losing his sight. As I write this, he is at the vet having his eyes dilated and tested. We also live in a raised ranch home and Sam has become more and more tentative on the stairs and has extreme difficulty in the dark. We will do whatever it takes to give Sam a long and happy life. I appreciate your helpful website.
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    Snozzle Snozzle Feb 23, 2009 @ 2:37 pm
    What a lovely lens: sad but at the same time positive and shows how much you love your dog.
    Such useful information.
    Mike.
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    Ginny Ginny Feb 15, 2009 @ 10:58 am
    I was so happy to find your website. Our dog got glacoma in one eye and it was removed when she was rather young, about 7. She is 10 now and it just developed in the other eye. Her medication looked like it washelping for a couple of days, but now her eye has become much worse again. She cannot see. It is so sad for us to see her have a hard time. your website provides much encouragement. Thank you!
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    Jo Richardson Jo Richardson Feb 11, 2009 @ 10:08 am
    Mr. McDuff (Duffy), my nine year old Scottie, lost his sight instantly and unexpectedly about 10 days ago. I have been in shock and mourning and I find great comfort and hope in your site. I'm ready to learn how to work with Duffy to make his old age comfortable and happy. Thank you.
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    AlexandraHubbard AlexandraHubbard Feb 8, 2009 @ 11:09 pm
    Wow. You are a truly dedicated dog owner! These are amazing ways to keep blind dogs healthy and happy. I would recommend this to anyone whose dog has a sight problem.
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    Judy from NC Judy from NC Feb 3, 2009 @ 10:52 am
    This site is wonderful. I will read it again and again just to give me strength to hurt my sweet Heidi. Thank you so much.
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    Mandy Mandy Jan 16, 2009 @ 11:36 pm
    I have a toy poodle who has been blind in one eye for about 6 months now and just this past week has gone blind in the other eye too. It is heart breaking to watch her try and navigate her way around the house and bumping into things. She is a little hesitant in walking down the front stairs to go outside for the toilet so I have been carrying her down them. Your site has been a great comfort to know there are indeed other dogs out there who are blind and still lead a relatively normal life. I was wondering if maybe I was cruel to let her continue living whilst blind so it has put my mind at ease. She is ten years of age but still full of life. When we come home from being out she gets so excited and jumps around like she is still a new pup.
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    potcake potcake Jan 13, 2009 @ 6:44 pm
    My mini poodle has lost most of his sight in a short 3 weeks. It breaks my heart but I am trying hard not to let him know and to keep things upbeat. Thank you for this site - it has helped a ton.
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    WhitU4ever WhitU4ever Dec 28, 2008 @ 12:57 pm
    This is a fascinating topic and great lens! (5*'s & favorited) I have a Border Collie and I sense that she is losing her sight a little. She is missing the frisbee and even up close, say when I drop a piece of food, she misses catching it in the air like she used to. She a little bit of a glow in her eyes too. I'll be taking her to vet for a check up soon, so we'll see. Thanks for sharing this info... it is very valuable to pet owners like me.
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    Carol from L.I. Carol from L.I. Dec 19, 2008 @ 9:52 pm | in reply to Geri
    Hi, I have a 16 year old cocker who has been blind and deaf for quite a few years now. Neither condition came on suddenly so I think they have a way of compensating for the loss and making due with what they have left. I have learned most of all to leave things as much the same in his home and outside environment as possible...no re arranging the furniture or planting new bushes in his favorite path for us. I now keep a harness on him except at sleep time as I need it to boost him up the one step on the porch. His hind leg is weak also, so he has alot to contend with. He and I have a lot of contact and I pet or scratch him each time I pass by. He senses where in the house I am and comes and lays in the same room to be close.. The above article is wonderful and worth keeping for reference. Working with a blind and deaf dog is a learning experience but with my help, he can live a fairly normal life. Best wishes to you and your dog.
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    calicoskies calicoskies Dec 1, 2008 @ 10:52 pm
    Awesome lens!!! What a cute dog :)
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    Julie Julie Oct 24, 2008 @ 9:07 am
    My dog has been blind for almost 2 years and could find her way around our house and yard. Just recently she got sick for a couple weeks and now she cannot find her way anywhere. She walks around endlessly bumping into things. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
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    Carrie-and-Danielle Carrie-and-Danielle Oct 23, 2008 @ 4:42 pm
    great read, thank you.
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    Geri Geri Oct 15, 2008 @ 1:19 pm
    My dog, 13 old cocker spaniel is deaf. He became blind within the last month. He seems to be doing "okay". Not good, not bad. I feel soooo sorry for him and can relate to the above. Is he suffering? Do I consider, ya know? Any input would be helpful.
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    GrowWear GrowWear Sep 30, 2008 @ 12:09 pm
    A compassionate and helpful resource for dog lovers who are anxious to help their blind or going-blind pets.
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    Naddya Naddya Sep 2, 2008 @ 8:21 am
    My Lab mix has PRA, and was diagnosed before we adopted him. Until recently, he's done fine, but as he ages it just gets worse. Dummy me for never thinking about "scent-marking" things that he usually runs into. Since I started, it's helped tremendously. Thank you so much for your experience, so I know we're not alone!
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    Merlin's Mom Merlin's Mom Jul 28, 2008 @ 10:19 pm
    In doing research on how to help my newly blind dog navigate, I came upon your site. I thank you for taking the time to post-I have found some good information here. My dog, too, seemed to lose his sight quickly, and he seems lost. Running into things and just standing there like he doesn't know what to do. It's. just pitiful. Anything I can do to help him is the least I can do for him. He's been such a wonderful companion for my family for 10 years now.
    Thank you for your information.
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    hesika hesika Jul 8, 2008 @ 11:37 am
    Thank you for this lens and for the information in it. Who owns a dog, lives with him for years, knows to estimate this lens.
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    triathlontraining triathlontraining Jun 26, 2008 @ 8:27 pm
    Wonderful lens! I'm glad you're bringing awareness to how to protect our beloved blind dogs. :)
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    The_Homeopath The_Homeopath Jun 26, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
    This is so touching. You've written about your experiences in such a meaningful way. I recently adopted a deaf kitten and although we aren't going through the pain of dealing with the change for her, for us, who've only had hearing cats before, it is a challenge. Thank you so much for sharing this story.
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    WhippetTalk WhippetTalk Jun 12, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
    This is a fantastic and informative lens! Worthy of a Purple Paw award! I'll be adding a link to this lens and I'll send you a graphic to the award.
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    PetMemorialWorld PetMemorialWorld Jun 7, 2008 @ 1:04 pm
    Amazing story.
    And a great commendation that you went to such efforts to ensure your pet lived life to fullest right to the end.
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    Maxxamillion Maxxamillion Jun 7, 2008 @ 6:18 am
    Great Lens! Thanks for sharing your experience. 5 stars!
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    GrowWear GrowWear May 27, 2008 @ 1:52 pm
    Wonderfully loving, caring, and helpful lens.
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    JohannTheDog JohannTheDog May 19, 2008 @ 4:14 pm
    I love this lens! Thanks for sharing all the great info. Dogs with disabilities can live very happy lives! Woofs, Johann
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    rms rms Apr 15, 2008 @ 2:17 pm
    This is a wonderful lens! 5*
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    charlino charlino Apr 9, 2008 @ 11:40 am
    SPECIAL UPDATE: The story of "Jake: Adventures Of A Greyhound" has been added to the Amazon Book Section of this site.
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    Jane Goldsmith Jane Goldsmith Feb 29, 2008 @ 11:19 am
    I wonder is I can tell you about my little book all about Jake, a rescue Greyhound who went blind last year. 'Jake adventures of a Greyhound' is his story and has some tips about canine blindness and Greyhounds as rescue dogs. Jake lives in England and donations from the sale of his book will go to the animal sanctuary which he came from and Greyhound rescue. Jake lives in England and the book is available from www.authorhouse.com/BookStore and in a couple of weeks from www.amazon and e.bay. Thank you. This sight and ones like it are so encouraging to owners of blind dogs.

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