Could My Dog Be Partially Blind?
Your Dog May Be: Partially Blind – Cloudy Vision, May Be Able to See Shapes and Light, Blindness Only in One Eye. Intermittently Blind – Blindness Comes and...
Your dog may be: Partially blind – Cloudy vision, may be able to see shapes and light, blindness only in one eye. Intermittently blind – Blindness comes and goes randomly. Completely blind – Unable to see anything, including light.
How can you tell if a dog is partially blind?
- Cloudy eyes.
- White spots on the eyes.
- Bumping into things.
- Hesitation when navigating obstacles such as stairs or when in new places.
- Anxiety when in new environments.
- Avoidance of stairs.
- No longer jumping on/off furniture.
- Redness and swelling on or around the eyes.
How can I test my dog's eyesight?
Hold your hand, palm out toward your dog about 18 inches away from his/her face. Move your hand swiftly forward until it is about 3 inches from your dog's face. Your dog should blink. If there is no reaction, test each eye individually and call your veterinarian.
Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.
